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Venue:Harvard Museum of Natural History (HMNH)
Dates:Wednesday, October 12, 2016 - Wednesday, October 12, 2016
Hours:9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Ages:Infants, Toddlers, Kids, Teens, Adults
In/Outdoor:Indoor
Cost:$ see below
Category:Special Events

Celebrate National Fossil Day at the Harvard Museum of Natural History with ancient trilobites, sea scorpions, sabertooth cats, giant ground sloths, and everything in between.

Meet Harvard paleontologists Phil Lai (10:00am–11:00am) and Christopher Capobianco (3:00pm–4:00pm).

Learn about the amazing prehistoric animals on exhibit from museum volunteers.

Bring your questions and curiosity to this all-ages event!

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FREE with museum admission.

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hmnh.harvard.edu/event/national-fossil-day-0

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26 Oxford Street, Cambridge, MA, 02138 map
Phone: 617-495-3045

The museum is on the Harvard University campus, just a short, 7-10 minute walk through historic Harvard Yard from the Harvard Square MBTA Red Line ‘T’ station.

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  • Learn about the exhibits from the professionals! Meet with Harvard paleontologists Phil Lai (10:00am–11:00am) and Christopher Capobianco (3:00pm–4:00pm).
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