JACKSON, MS – The Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks (MDWFP) Mississippi Museum of Natural Science (MMNS) proudly presents its 23rd Annual Fossil Road Show on Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fossil lovers, rock collectors, and budding paleontologists, get ready to pack up your fossils and hit the road! This hands‑on, family‑friendly event invites visitors of all ages to bring their fossil finds for on‑the‑spot identification by the museum’s team of expert scientists. Whether you’ve unearthed a curious tooth, a mysterious bone, or a strange imprint in stone, the Fossil Road Show is your chance to discover its ancient story.
A Prehistoric Adventure for Everyone Which Includes
- displays from fossil collectors and exhibitors showcasing rare and remarkable specimens
- hands‑on activities, including interactive stations and a crowd‑favorite scavenger hunt
- a chance to match wits with experts by bringing in your most puzzling prehistoric oddities
- the museum’s fossil collections - including shark teeth, giant ground sloth, fossil horse bones, and more
- a presentation by Cameron Muskelly, “Georgia Through Time: Clues of the Past Left Behind in the Rocks of the Peach State”
- Door prizes for all ages and fossil awards for kids
- the “Giants of the Ice Age” special exhibit
Admission Details: The event is included with museum admission of $9 for adults, $7 for youth ages 3-18, and $8 for senior citizens ages 60 and up, or is free for Mississippi Museum of Natural Science Foundation Members (MMNSF) – get details: https://www.mmnsfoundation.com/memberships.
ABOUT THE MUSEUM: The Museum is located at 2148 Riverside Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. Visitors can plan their museum adventure at www.mdwfp.com/museum or by calling 601-576-6000. Connect with the Museum: www.facebook.com/msnaturalscience and www.instagram.com/MSScienceMuseum.
