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Thursday 10am - 4pm Friday 10am - 4pm

Rutgers Geology Museum

Name: Rutgers Geology Museum
Address: 85 Somerset Street, New Brunswick, NJ, 08901, US
Telephone: (848) 932-7243
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The Rutgers University Geology Museum features exhibits on geology, natural history, and anthropology, with an emphasis on the natural history of New Jersey.

09/30/2026

We R so back!! Join us TOMORROW, October 1st, from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM for our first Late Night of the school year! This event is FREE, and all ages are welcome to participate and learn something new!

We will have reptile-themed crafts and educational activities set up around the Museum. After visiting us, stop by the Zimmerli Art Museum for more activities!

09/02/2026

Welcome back Scarlet Knights! As the Fall semester begins, make your way back to Geology Hall as the RUGM reopens for the 2026-2027 school year. From crystals to dinosaurs, the museum has something for you.

FREE admission year round!

05/14/2026

The museum will be closed today until the end of May and will be re-opening on June 4th!

05/13/2026

Another Senior Spotlight this time we have Matt San Miguel! 🎉 He has been an intern at the Geology Museum and our pro tour guide! He always makes sure to have everyone engaged with all his knowledge on fossils, dinosaurs, and more! If you want to learn fun facts about something in the museum he is the one to go to! 🦕

Matt majors in Applied Sciences in Engineering and Geological Sciences! His grad plans include pursing his PhD at University of California Riverside in Planetary Volcanology! 🎉We are sad to see him leave but we know he will thrive and succeed all his goals! 🦖

05/09/2026

A HUGE thank you to everyone who came to the launch of our new book, My Friend Manny! We are so proud of this project, and it was fantastic seeing our RUGM community support our work. We hope to see you all again very soon~

Here’s to a bright future full of learning and community!

05/08/2026

Another Senior Spotlight this time I wanna introduce myself! I am currently the Social Media Leader as well as the student manager at the Rutgers Geology Museum! 🦖 I started working here as a federal work study student in 2022 and this year I have been a student manager! I’m currently majoring in Accounting and my future plans consist of enjoying my summer and starting full time in November at SAX LLC!! 🎉

I’m sad to leave the museum and will miss being part of this environment with amazing coworkers and managers! It has been a wonderful 4 years being part of the museum! It really feels like home here! 🦕

05/07/2026

Lions, tigers, mastodons, oh my!

This Throwback Thursday, Matt tells us all about our landmark exhibit, Manny the mastodon.

Interested in learning more about Manny? Come to the book launch event for “My Friend Manny” this Saturday, May 9 from 12pm-4pm at the museum.

05/06/2026

Graduating Senior Spotlight!✨ We want to show off our amazing seniors at the Rutgers Geology Museum! 🎊

First up is Carys, she has been working at the museum all four years of her college experience! She started out as a federal work study student and now she has been a wonderful student manager this past year making sure to remind every one of their responsibilities! Carys always brings joy and smiles to all the museum staff! She is currently majoring in Nutritional Science Dietetics and plans to continue her education at Rutgers NB MS/DI Program! Congrats Carys we know you’ll do amazing things in the future!🎉🎉🎉

05/05/2026

Last Late Night for Rutgers Geology Museum for the semester! Join us this Thursday, May 7th, 2026 between 4PM to 8PM! 🦖

Come learn about prehistoric creatures with fun little activities! As well as check out some of our creatures at the museum! 🦕

05/01/2026

🦣 MY FRIEND MANNY EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 🦣

Featuring Silas Batty and Carol McCarty
Hosted by Ria Sarkar
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My Friend Manny’s author and co-advisor, Silas and Carol sit down with Program Coordinator, Ria Sarkar to talk about the book’s upcoming launch.
EVENT DETAILS
Saturday, May 9, 2026
12 PM to 4 PM
At the Rutgers Geology Museum

Address

85 Somerset Street
New Brunswick, NJ
08901

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 4pm
Friday	10am - 4pm

Telephone

(848) 932-7243

Website

http://geologymuseum.rutgers.edu/

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