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82 paleontology Events Found

Mar 5

Reel Science: Underland

Adapted from Robert Macfarlane's bestselling book, 'Underland' is a visually stunning documentary about the hidden worlds beneath Earth's surface. The event includes interactive activities from the Texas Field Station Network and UT's Kemp Lab, followed by the film screening and a science talk with audience Q&A. Schedule: 5:30 p.m. Interactive activities begin, 7 p.m. Film screening, 8:25 p.m. Science talk and Q&A with Melissa Kemp, 9 p.m. Event concludes.
Long Center for the Performing Arts, Rollins Theatre
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3/5/26
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Mar 6

Digging Deeper into Egg Mountain: A Unique Late Cretaceous Terrestrial Assemblage

Part of the 'Presenting Prehistory' speaker series. What can fossils teach us about the world today? Discoveries made by paleontologists continue to shed new light on the past, from dinosaurs to ancient climate and ecosystems. This unique speaker series explores the newest paleontological findings and current hypotheses featuring leading scientists who lead the charge to better understand how life on Earth has changed. After each lecture, there will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments.
Museum of the Rockies
$5.00 - Adult (1...
3/6/26
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Mar 6

Digging Deeper into Egg Mountain: A Unique Late Cretaceous Terrestrial Assemblage

Part of the 'Presenting Prehistory' speaker series. Egg Mountain (a.k.a. MOR's Beatrice R. Taylor Paleontology Research Area) became world famous in 1979 for producing the first dinosaur eggs and egg clutches from North America. Join us to explore this fascinating site in more depth as Dr. Varricchio digs deeper into Egg Mountain. After the lecture, there will be a meet-and-greet with refreshments.
Museum of the Rockies
$5.00 - Adult (1...
3/6/26
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Mar 6

Fossil Friday with Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson

Join Curator of Natural History Matthew Gibson on Fridays from 3:30 - 4:30 PM in the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab. He will be on hand to share projects currently being worked on and to help identify your fossil finds. This program is for children of all ages, especially those young at heart.
The Charleston Museum - Bunting Natural History Gallery
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3/6/26
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Mar 6

Dinosaur Expedition

Featuring over 60 animatronic dinosaurs, skeletons, photo ops, and rides. Guests will engage with prehistoric creatures from the Jurassic, Cretaceous, and Triassic Periods. Learn to identify which OKC Zoo animals are living relatives of dinosaurs and how supporting conservation efforts can help save these species. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., weather dependent. Additional experiences include dinosaur rides ($6 per ride or 3 for $15) and naming sponsorship opportunities. Zoo admission required before accessing Dinosaur Expedition.
OKC Zoo
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3/6/26
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Mar 7

BioInvestigators: Science Under the Surface

When it comes to anatomy, there's only so much you can learn from a textbook--sometimes you have to look at the real thing. In this investigative biology experience, students will explore anatomy and physiology through age-appropriate dissections of model organisms. Along the way, they'll uncover the intricate systems that sustain life--perhaps inspiring future surgeons, biologists, or veterinarians. Includes three grade-specific tracks: 3rd & 4th Grade- Inkcredible Science: Squid Survival Lab, 5th & 6th Grade: BloodSuckers: Lamprey Dissection & the Science of Clotting, 7th & 8th Grade: A Paleoart STEM Experience.
Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA)
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3/7/26
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Mar 7

Fossil Road Show

Mississippi Museum of Natural Science
Free
3/7/26
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Mar 7

Paleontology for Preschoolers

This hands-on session features a guided tour of the museum's Siebel Dinosaur Complex and provides developmentally appropriate strategies for incorporating dinosaur content into your curriculum. You will gain access to a week-long lesson plan and practical tools to help your students learn through play and wonder.
Museum of the Rockies - Siebel Dinosaur Complex
$25.00
3/7/26
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Mar 11

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip

Celebration of United States' 250th anniversary and national mammal, bison. Three bison sculptures created by Gary Staab for Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History begin journey from Colorado to Washington, D.C. Discussion of sculptures and conservation efforts.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/11/26
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Mar 11

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from Colorado to the nation's capital! In celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and our national mammal, bison, three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. These larger than life bronze sculptures created by artist Gary Staab will journey from Loveland, Colorado foundry to Washington, D.C. with a stop at DMNS.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/11/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from the heart of Colorado to our nation's capital! Three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and our national mammal, bison.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from the heart of Colorado to our nation's capital! Three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and our national mammal, bison.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from Colorado to our nation's capital! Three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary. The bronze sculptures created by Gary Staab will begin their journey to Washington, D.C. with a stop at DMNS.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from the heart of Colorado to our nation's capital! In celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and our national mammal, bison, three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip - Kirk Johnson & Gary Staab

Join us as we help kick off a journey from the heart of Colorado to our nation's capital! In celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary and our national mammal, bison, three bison sculptures are being created for display at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. These larger than life bronze sculptures are being created by artist Gary Staab.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Free
3/12/26
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Mar 12

The Smithsonian Bison National Road Trip

Celebration of United States' 250th anniversary and national mammal, bison. Three bison sculptures being created for Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History by Gary Staab. Bronzes fabricated in Loveland, Colorado will stop at DMNS on journey to Washington, D.C. Speakers share story of sculptures and conservation efforts they represent.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
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3/12/26
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Mar 12

Spring Break 2026 - Tween/Teen Makerspace Engineering Kits

Tweens and teens ages 11-17 are invited to come build the brand new S.T.E.M. kits from the Innovation Station- Makerspace! Building kit topics include: architecture, physics laws, paleontology, and more! We will build from 3:00 - 5:00 pm.
Huntsville Public Library - Innovation Station Makerspace
Free
3/12/26
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Mar 13

Teen Homeschool History Day: Extinction

Learn all about animals who have gone extinct in the past and the present. Discover prehistoric animals who called South Carolina home millions of years ago and see examples of animals who have gone extinct in the not-so-distant past on a guided tour of the Natural History Gallery. Discuss ways animals go extinct and brainstorm ideas of what we can do to eliminate these causes. Teen Homeschool History Day is a program geared for students 13 to 17 and features a field trip experience, a chance to go through the Museum, and an educational activity. Adults not required to stay.
The Charleston Museum
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3/13/26
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Mar 13

Teen Homeschool History Day: Extinction

Learn all about animals who have gone extinct in the past and the present. Discover prehistoric animals who called South Carolina home millions of years ago and see examples of current endangered species. From 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm.
The Charleston Museum
Free
3/13/26
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Mar 14

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on how dinosaurs moved, examining fossil footprints and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery exploration of 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!' and take-home dino craft. Children ages 12 months to 5 years only. Class meets in Discovery Den play space and is 45 minutes long. Fee includes all activities and craft. Tickets are non-refundable but can be applied to another class within 2025/2026 schedule. Museum members receive 10% discount.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 14

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery exploration of 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading of 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!', and take-home dinosaur craft. Classes meet in Discovery Den play space and are 45 minutes long. Program runs October to June. Children over 5 not allowed, siblings under 12 months attend free. Tickets non-refundable but can be applied to other classes. Tickets expire June 18, 2026. NJ State Museum Foundation members receive 10% off.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 14

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program for families with children ages 1-5. March program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery visit to 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!' and take-home craft. 45-minute class meets in Discovery Den play space. Age range: 12 months to 5 years. Tickets are non-refundable but can be applied to another class within 2025/2026 schedule, expire June 18, 2026. Foundation members receive 10% discount.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 14

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on how dinosaurs moved, examining fossil footprints and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes dig activity, reading Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus, and take-home dino craft. Gallery visit to 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey'. Each class meets in Discovery Den play space, begins with interactive story time, explores gallery, and ends with thematic activity stations. 45 minutes long. Ages 12 months to 5 years only. Siblings under 12 months attend free. Tickets expire June 18, 2026.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/14/26
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Mar 19

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program is for families with children ages 1-5. March Program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, and sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery exploration of 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading of 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!', and take-home dinosaur craft. Classes meet in Discovery Den play space and are 45 minutes long. Program runs October to June. Children over 5 not allowed, siblings under 12 months attend free. Tickets non-refundable but can be applied to other classes. Tickets expire June 18, 2026. NJ State Museum Foundation members receive 10% off.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/19/26
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Mar 19

Small Explorers Learning Together - Dino Motion!

Small Explorers Learning Together program for families with children ages 1-5. March program focuses on dinosaur motion, examining fossil footprints, sorting dinosaurs by land, sea and air. Includes interactive story time, gallery visit to 'Written in the Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jersey', dig activity, reading 'Bumpus Jumpus Dinosaurumpus!' and take-home craft. 45-minute class meets in Discovery Den play space. Age range: 12 months to 5 years. Tickets are non-refundable but can be applied to another class within 2025/2026 schedule, expire June 18, 2026. Foundation members receive 10% discount.
New Jersey State Museum
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3/19/26
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