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Museum of the Earth, Ithaca, NY

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Museum of the Earth

A natural history museum in Ithaca focused on Earth science, fossils, and science-inspired art.

1259 Trumansburg Rd., Ithaca, NY 14850 · Ithaca, NY

About Museum of the Earth

Run by the Paleontological Research Institution, this Ithaca museum presents Earth science exhibits and science-related art. Visitors can explore ancient life through interactive displays, hands-on features, and fossil collections ranging from small trilobites to large mastodons. Highlights include a large whale skeleton and a notable mastodon skeleton. The museum also offers a Fossil Lab where guests can find and keep their own fossil, and it hosts events and online exhibits for learners at home.

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  • #earth science
  • #paleontology
  • #fossils
  • #science art

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