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Join us for some fossil fun on Wednesday, October 12, from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. ET!
Celebrate National Fossil Day with real dinosaurs and free, kid-friendly activities in the museum’s David H. Koch Hall of Fossils – Deep Time. Scientists and educators from the Smithsonian and the National Park Service will be on hand to welcome families, school groups, and anyone interested in exploring Earth’s deep past. No registration required.
Activities are designed for children ages 3 to 10 and their caregivers, but all are welcome to join the fun!
Check out these fossil-related activities, videos, and more at your own pace!
The photo at top shows a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil skeleton biting down on a Triceratops horridus. Credit: Smithsonian Institution.