Learn more about this business on Yelp.
“come learn about the history of life on Earth”
Presenting the timeline of Earth's history with fossils, rocks, and dinosaur bones from our world-class collection and the original Hyde Park Mastodon. We highlight the history and science of Earth. The Paleontological Research Institution serves society by increasing and disseminating knowledge about the history of life on Earth.Founded in 1932, the Paleontological Research Institution has outstanding programs in research, collections, publications, and public education. The Institution cares for a collection of nearly three million specimens (one of the 10 largest in the U.S.), and publishes Bulletins of American Paleontology, the oldest paleontological journal in the Western Hemisphere, begun in 1895. PRI is a national leader in the development of informal (i.e., outside the classroom) Earth science education resources for educators and the general public. 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 the 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.In 2013, the Cayuga Nature Center became PRI's newest public venue for education. The Nature Center cultivates an awareness, appreciation, and responsibility for the natural world through outdoor and environmental education. The goal is to transform the Nature Center into a premier educational center for teaching and learning about the impact of climate change on the fauna and flora of Tompkins County. PRI and its two public venues for education, the Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center, are separate from, but formally affiliated with Cornell University, and interact closely with numerous University departments in research, teaching, and public outreach.
Perfect for toddlers, my twins absolutely loved this museum. It's not very large but it had a lot of interactive options for the younger aged kids. My twins are 2 almost 3 and we ended up... Read more
I visited here with my girlfriend on November 26th. The Museum of the Earth is a wonderful geologic and paleontological museum right in the heart of the Finger Lakes with exhibits about all the... Read more
What an amazing adventure and learning experience to be had at this interactive museum! Great for kids and adults. The museum is tucked away along the beautiful Cayuga Lake. The drive to this... Read more
Museum of the Earth
Hours
- Sun, Mon, Thu - Sat: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Problem with this listing? Let us know.
Has RV parking changed? Let us know.
-
Parking
-
Pets Allowed
-
Restrooms
-
Wifi
-
Wheelchair Accessible
-
Credit Cards Accepted
Parking
Nearby Hotels
Related Trip Guides
The top things to do on an I-95 road trip
- 50 Places
- 41:46
- 1,983 mi
The top things to do on a U.S. Route 20 road trip
- 23 Places
- 60:25
- 3,576 mi
The top things to do on an East Coast road trip
- 32 Places
- 48:54
- 2,584 mi