Unearth the Ancient World at the Allen County Museum! 🦴🔍

What prehistoric creatures used to walk, swim, and crawl right below your feet? Find out at National Fossil Day on Saturday, October 10th from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.!

Presented in exciting partnership with Ohio State University Lima and featuring real-world insights from geologist Dr. Mark Kleffner, this event brings ancient history to life! Get ready to travel millions of years back in time with our resident fossil experts.

Here’s what’s in store for our intrepid young paleontologists:

• Hands-On Fossil Digs: Grab a trowel and excavate genuine fossils to take home!
• Prehistoric Craft Zone: Create your dinosaur feet necklace and prehistoric seascape collage
• Ohio’s Ancient Secrets: Learn directly from an OSU Lima expert about fossils, especially Ohio’s state fossils
• Epic Raffle Prizes: Every child gets a free raffle ticket upon entry for a chance to win awesome fossil kits and prizes! (Drawings held right after the main presentation)

Event Schedule

• 11:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Open Exploration, Fossil Digs & Crafts
• 12:45 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Interactive Fossil Presentation with Dr. Kleffner (Raffle drawing follows!)
• 1:20 p.m. | Expert-Led Guided Fossil Tour: Explore ancient treasures up close with OSU Lima geologists!
• 1:20 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Continue Exploration, Fossil Digs, and Crafts

Admission is free, and the adventure is endless. Don’t miss out on a roaring good time!