Paleontological Research Institution

Due to a private event, the Museum will close at 4 pm on Saturday, March 20th (tomorrow). We will be open from 10 am – 4 pm, and hope to see you for Dino Eggstravaganza!

Check out this week's "Through the Eyes of the Experts" blog by Toby Ault (Cornell prof and PRI Research Associate)! This post features an interview with Dr. Daniele Visioni, entitled "Earth's Energy Imbalance." Full post here: priweb.org/blog-post/eart…

On March 21st, we will be celebrating spring with our Dino Eggstravaganza event. Spring brings new life -- learn about the animals that laid eggs through geologic time, including dinosaurs! Egg tables and activities: 10am-1pm Egg Matching Scavenger hunt (and prizes): 10am-5pm

Does this ranking surprise you, why or why not? It can be hard to remember weather from even just a few years ago, but since the NOAA collects such data, we don't have to remember! Share your views at our climate exhibit at the Museum, or online by using the link in our bio.

Check out this week's "Through the Eyes of the Experts" blog by Toby Ault (Cornell prof and PRI Research Associate)! This post features an interview with Dr. Angie Pendergrass, entitled "Precipitation in a Changing Climate." Full post here: priweb.org/blog-post/prec…

Check out this week's Science in the (Virtual) Pub lecture with Dr. Suzanne Macey! Thursday, March 12, 7 pm EST. For more information: tockify.com/paleontologica… To register: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Check out this week's climate change lecture with Don Haas! Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm EST. For more information: tockify.com/paleontologica… To register: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Today, and every other second Monday of each month (NOTE THE NEW DATE), is Mask Monday at the Museum! We recognize that some guests may feel more comfortable visiting the museum while others wear masks. Your safety is our top priority - see you with your masks on! 😷

Join Museum of the Earth this weekend for Pay-What-You-Wish Weekends (sponsored by BorgWarner)! On the first weekend of every month, visitors will be able to choose from a donation range as their admission price when registering for a ticket. See you there!

Due to weekly school field trips, Museum of the Earth will be closed on Thursdays during the month of March. We will be open Fridays to Mondays, 10 am to 5 pm. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Join us tonight at 7 PM ET for Darwin Days Science in the Virtual Pub! 🐚 Jessica Goodheart from AMNH reveals how mollusks like nudibranchs steal defenses from their prey. Don’t miss this fascinating dive into invertebrate pirates! cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Mission accomplished! We've reached our 2025 funding goal, including paying our mortgage! Thank you for your incredible support! Read more from Warren Allmon: priweb.org/blog-post/priw…

🎉 Join us for the 100th episode of Science in the Virtual Pub! 💯 Dec 11, 7 PM ET. Alumni panel discussing science's evolution! 🔗 Register: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

🌎 Learning Earth: PRI's Educator Newsletter Vol. 5 Issue 5 - mailchi.mp/priweb.org/lea…

Did you know some snails live on just one island? 🐌 Join us Oct 9 @ 7pm ET for Island Land Snails with Dr. Rundell to explore their story! Register: cornell.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Big questions shaping the future of paleontology! We’re excited to share this new study led by former PRI-affiliated PhD student Dr. Jansen Smith and collaborators who identified 89 “Big Questions” for the field. Read the full story here: fau.eu/2025/09/news/p…

PRI's Don Haas is featured in the special climate education edition of Net Zero Times. Check out his interview along with the other great features and linked resources. The resources listed include many from PRI's Center for Climate Change Education! myemail.constantcontact.com/August-Issue--…

In this interview with Net Zero Times, Dr. Don Haas shares how to empower educators to address climate change with confidence. A must-read for all passionate about teaching for a better future! 🔗 Read the full article: thomascoleinc.com/stories/climat…

🌎 Learning Earth: PRI's Educator Newsletter Vol. 5 Issue 3 - eepurl.com/jgYKpI