Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution

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Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution Where the Earth comes to life! A venue of the Paleontological Research Institution in Ithaca, NY.
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Open Thursday-Monday | 10 am–5 pm

Online Art Auction (October 11-18): priweb.org/auction PRI cares for a collection of nearly seven 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. PRI is separate from, but formally affiliated with nearby Cornell University, and interact closely with numerous University departments in research, teaching, and public outreach.

REMINDER: The Museum will be closed today for repairs. See you on Thursday!
10/19/2026

REMINDER: The Museum will be closed today for repairs. See you on Thursday!

IMPORTANT: Museum of the Earth will be closed tomorrow (Monday, October 19, 2026) for repairs. See you on Thursday, Octo...
10/18/2026

IMPORTANT: Museum of the Earth will be closed tomorrow (Monday, October 19, 2026) for repairs. See you on Thursday, October 22 during our normally scheduled hours (10 am to 5 pm)!

10/17/2026

Just 30 HOURS are left to bid on items from our "Art, Unearthed" auction!!!

Don't miss your chance to take home paleoart while supporting PRI's programs. Snag a deal on the items that just recently went on sale!

Bidding goes through October 18.

priweb.org/auction

10/16/2026

Check out all of these "mlue" pieces (and many more) on our "Art, Unearthed" auction site! Bidding goes through October 18th.

priweb.org/auction

The last few days of the "Art, Unearthed" auction are here! Check out some of the hidden gems of our collection that hav...
10/16/2026

The last few days of the "Art, Unearthed" auction are here! Check out some of the hidden gems of our collection that haven't received any bids yet:

1: "Bivalve Shells" by Giraud Foster and Norman Barker
2: "Lucifer Falls, Enfield" by Nariman B. Mistry
3: "Whence" by Richard Ivany
4: "Family Shabbat" by Leonard Piha
5: "Hyde Park Mastodon" by Thomas Dimock

priweb.org/auction

There are only 3 days left to bid on the wonderful paleoart pieces in our "Art, Unearthed" auction!!!Today, we wanted to...
10/15/2026

There are only 3 days left to bid on the wonderful paleoart pieces in our "Art, Unearthed" auction!!!

Today, we wanted to showcase two prehistoric prizes from our collection. Both are representations of PRI's Hyde Park Mastodon. One is a tile piece by Thomas Dimock (left), and one is a sketch by Quint Brahler (right). Make sure to place your bid on them before they're sold out!

priweb.org/auction

Happy National Fossil Day, everyone! What better way to celebrate than to appreciate art that brings fossils to life?Tod...
10/14/2026

Happy National Fossil Day, everyone! What better way to celebrate than to appreciate art that brings fossils to life?

Today's spotlight: "Trilobite" by Foster and Barker (left), and "Dinosaur Tracks" by Barbara Page (right)

Bid on these gorgeous pieces (and many more) in our "Art, Unearthed" auction! Bidding is open through October 18. Auction link in the comments!

Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Open House! This event will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about our or...
10/14/2026

Join us for our upcoming Volunteer Open House! This event will be a great opportunity for you to learn more about our organization, meet our staff, and get a sense for the many ways you can get involved. The open house will be informal, snacks will be provided, and you’re welcome to come and go anytime between 2 and 4 PM. See you there!

Museum hours update: Museum of the Earth will be open for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, during ou...
10/11/2026

Museum hours update: Museum of the Earth will be open for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, during our normally scheduled hours (10 am to 5 pm). See you at the Museum!

Today's the day! We're excited to launch "Art, Unearthed," a virtual auction of paleoart. Paleoart sits at a unique inte...
10/11/2026

Today's the day! We're excited to launch "Art, Unearthed," a virtual auction of paleoart. Paleoart sits at a unique intersection: scientific reconstruction rendered as art, helping turn fossil evidence into something people can actually see and feel.

Bidding is open through October 18, with proceeds supporting Earth science education and research at PRI. Bid early and bid often! www.priweb.org/auction

Address

1259 Trumansburg Road (Route 96)
Ithaca, NY
14850

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16072736623

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