Museum of the Earth - Ithaca, New York, USA - Science Museums on Waymarking.com

"Explore our permanent exhibitions featuring fossils from the Paleontological Research Institution’s extensive collection of almost three million specimens, one of the largest in the United States. Learn something new with each visit!"
"A Journey Through Time is an exhibit that comprises the bulk of the museum and visually displays an eon, from the dawn of life on Earth to present day. The exhibit contains fossil specimens range from microfossils to large Ice Age animals. See the Hyde Park Mastodon, a mastodon skeleton excavated by PRI in 2000 and put on display in September 2003."
"PRI’s Museum of the Earth was established in 2003 to provide the general public with a unique opportunity to explore our world through a mix of natural history displays, interactive science features, and art exhibitions. The Museum’s 8,000-square-foot permanent exhibition takes visitors on a journey through 4.5 billion years of history, from Earth’s origin to the present day. Through hands-on, visual exhibitions and outreach, the Museum of the Earth encourages critical thinking about life on Earth in the past and today, and how our species is affecting the natural world."

Name: Museum of the Earth Location/Address: 1259 Trumansburg Road Ithaca, NY US 14850 Telephone Number: (607) 273-6623 Web Site: [Web Link] Type/Specialty: natural history displays especially fossils Agency/Ownership: Paleontological Research Institution Theater: yes Hours of operation: Winter Thursday - Mon. 10am - 5pm, Summer Daily 10am - 5pm Admission Fee: 8 Gift Shop: yes Educational programs: Not listed Cafe/Restaurant: Not listed Other Features: Not listed

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