Paleontology Program

Paleontology Program

When

August 12th    
1:00 pm - 1:45 pm

Event Type

Join us for a unique hands-on experience to find out what it’s like to be a paleontologist. Learn about fossils and how they form, then help Museum staff excavate a real fossil whale.

Age: Minimum age 7 (ages 7-15) must be accompanied by an adult).

Cost: $10 VLM members, $12 non-members (plus museum admission).
Maximum in Session: 6 participants
Note: A “participant” will engage in the actual excavation portion of the program. Non-participants, including adult family members or younger siblings, may accompany the participant to the program area, but will not engage in excavations.

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(Note: Member tickets not available on Museumtix. Members please call 757-595-1900 for tickets.)