Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution

Museum of the Earth at the Paleontological Research Institution The Paleontological Research Institution (PRI) has outstanding programs in research, collections, publications, and public education.
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The Museum of the Earth and the Cayuga Nature Center are the public education venues for PRI. 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 classr

oom) 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.

Another fossil collecting trip is in the books! Thank you to all of the folks who travelled all the way out to Schoharie...
09/02/2026

Another fossil collecting trip is in the books! Thank you to all of the folks who travelled all the way out to Schoharie, NY to join us for the trip, and a special thank you to the folks at the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology for giving us access to their fantastic caves!

Did you know that Museum of the Earth sells coffee??? We are proud to be the only place in Ithaca that sells Geological ...
09/01/2026

Did you know that Museum of the Earth sells coffee??? We are proud to be the only place in Ithaca that sells Geological Time Coffee! Pick up the beans from our gift shop or from our online store now, and brew your coffee while contemplating geological history! ☕️

Join us in less than an hour for our one of our last Tree Buds Phenology Walks of the season! Meet us at 3 pm in front o...
08/31/2026

Join us in less than an hour for our one of our last Tree Buds Phenology Walks of the season! Meet us at 3 pm in front of the Cayuga Nature Center Lodge to observe and collect data on seasonal changes in trees. See you there! 🍃 🍁 🍂

Tomorrow (and every Saturday) is Fossil ID Day at the Museum! If you found a rock in your backyard that you think might ...
08/28/2026

Tomorrow (and every Saturday) is Fossil ID Day at the Museum! If you found a rock in your backyard that you think might be a fossil, Dr. Maureen Bickley is here to help. Stop by the Prep Lab anytime between 10 am and 5 pm for help identifying your fossil!!!

08/27/2026

Kinda chic to visit Museum of the Earth! We're open Thursdays to Mondays | 10 am to 5 pm!!!

Attention: the last of the 4 Potorti Gorge Walks will be this Friday from 10 to 11:30 am at Taughannock Falls State Park...
08/26/2026

Attention: the last of the 4 Potorti Gorge Walks will be this Friday from 10 to 11:30 am at Taughannock Falls State Park. We'll meet in the parking lot on the west side of Rt 89, near the start of the trails and the Lower Falls. See you there!

Museum of the Earth wants to extend a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Museum category in this year...
08/24/2026

Museum of the Earth wants to extend a massive thank you to everyone who voted for us in the Museum category in this year's Finger Lakes Favorites! With all of your support, we were able to take the Gold (as well as the Silver for the Event Venue category)!!!

This Friday, August 22nd (10 to 11:30 am) is your second to last chance to attend one of our James Potorti Gorge Walks! ...
08/19/2026

This Friday, August 22nd (10 to 11:30 am) is your second to last chance to attend one of our James Potorti Gorge Walks! For this installment, we'll explore the fascinating geological record of Watkins Glen State Park. See you there!

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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

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+16072736623

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