Fossil enthusiasts will soon be able to indulge in a day of prehistoric fun at the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science.
The museum in Jackson is inviting fossil aficionados to come out to LeFleur’s Bluff on March 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for the 22nd annual Fossil Road Show.
“Bring your fossil discoveries to get expert opinions about their ages and identities from our team of scientists! Who knows what might turn up?” Museum Paleontology Curator George Phillips said. “In addition to the Museum’s fossil collection, there will be displays from collectors and exhibitors, hands-on activities, ‘fossil digs,’ and a scavenger hunt.”
Fossil Fun
Attendees can dig for fossils and participate in a fossil scavenger hunt. Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi members can earn another accolade by meeting the requirements for the Fossil Road Show patch.
Fossil Education and Guest Speaker
Chase Egli, a master’s student at the University of Alabama, will discuss “Bite Club: Identifying Fossil Shark Teeth Like A Pro” with interested attendees. Folks will also receive updated information on current research and news and explore collector displays from schools, agencies, and organizations.
Explore the Museum’s Fossil Collection
Highlights include the teeth of some of the largest shark species that ever lived, a giant ground sloth, an articulated fossil horse foot, fossil corals, seashells, sand dollars, squid-like ammonites, and various other extinct organisms that once lived in Mississippi.
The event is included with admission or annual membership. More information on ticket and membership prices can be found here.
