Fossil Casting

Make a fossil cast that is yours to keep, and handle some real fossils.

Please Note:

• Children under 12 MUST be accompanied by a paid adult registered in the program.
• Participants must be at least 4 years old, due to the age-specific program content, the plaster material used, and the height of the tables. Children under 4 are not allowed in the room.
• This program takes place in an indoor lab. Plaster can be messy and dusty. There are sinks in the room for washing up.
• Nitrile (latex-free) gloves can be provided to accommodate allergies or sensory processing differences upon request.
• The room is accessible for mobility devices less than 81 cm (31 inches) wide (the width of the door) and can accommodate up to five mobility devices per session.

Dates & Times

Spring 2025 (May 17 – June 22; weekends and holiday Mondays only): 1:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m.
Summer 2025 (June 27 – August 31; daily): 12:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:00 p.m.
Fall 2025 (September 1 – October 13): Tuesday – Friday at 2:00 p.m.; weekends and holiday Mondays at 2:00 p.m. & 3:30 p.m.

View full details on the Program Schedule page.