National Fossil Day: More Than Dinosaurs!

Join the Harvard Museum of Natural History and the Harvard Museums of Science & Culture to celebrate National Fossil Day on Saturday, Oct. 8 with short talks and table-top presentations for all ages. Paleontology is about more than dinosaurs! Harvard paleontologists study amazing non-dinosaur fossils including early mammals, ancient invertebrates, whales, crabs and more. Meet members of the Stephanie E. Pierce Lab for Vertebrate Paleontology and the Ortega-Hernández Lab for Invertebrate Paleontology to see their favorite fossils, learn about their research and ask them questions. See what new techniques and technologies are being used to study fossils, learn what fossils can teach about evolution and hear about current research projects. This in-person event is free with regular museum admission. Free parking is available at the 52 Oxford Street Garage.