Learn directly from PRI’s science educators about the history of the Earth and its life.
We offer numerous activities free with admission, such as tours, family-friendly activities during special events and holidays, and fossil identification. We offer related offsite programs, including interpretive walks in the State Parks and fossil collecting, in the summer months. Check out What’s Happening on the Museum of the Earth homepage to learn about upcoming events.
Groups of ten of more who make reservations receive a reduced group admission rate. You may also wish reserve a hands-on presentation or a group tour. We serve groups of all ages and backgrounds, such as school groups, Scouts, college classes, tour groups, and many others.
Fossil ID Day
Second Saturday of each month | 10am - Noon
Included with Museum admission
Have a rock with what looks like a shell on it? Or maybe befuddled by your child's latest rock discovery? Bring it to the Museum of the Earth and an expert will help you identify it and reveal its story!
If you can’t make it to the Museum for Fossil ID Day, click the button below for some of our online resources to help you identify it.
Group Visits and Programs
We offer private group tours and programs, by reservation, for school and community groups. Please book programs at least two weeks in advance. Examples include programs on Central NY geology and paleontology, dinosaurs, Ice Age life, corals, and the history of life.