Calling all junior paleontologists…Wednesday, October 14 is National Fossil Day! To celebrate, the Texas Memorial Museum on the UT Campus is offering FREE admission from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. with special activities beginning at 10 a.m.

National Fossil Day is a celebration organized by the National Park Service to promote public awareness and stewardship of fossils, as well as to foster a greater appreciation of their scientific and educational values.

You can join the Texas Memorial Museum in this nationwide event promoting awareness of fossils and the science of paleontology. Check out these scheduled activities:

— 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fossil Identifications
Meet a paleontologist to learn about your personal fossil finds and the fabulous fossil record of Texas.  (1st floor, Paleo Lab)

— 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Fossil Dig Pit
Young paleontologists can make their own discoveries of Texas fossils. (Outdoor classroom, weather permitting)

— 1:30 p.m. – 2:15 p.m., Gallery Talk: Ancient Austin – Swimming with the Mosasaurs
(1st floor, in front of the Cretaceous marine life exhibit)

— 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m., Gallery Talk: Ancient Austin – Running with the Dire Wolves
(1st floor, in front of the Ice Age exhibit)

For more info, please visit the Texas Memorial Museum website.

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