Fossil Day at The Bishop Museum
- When: Saturday, October 17, 2026, 10:00 am
- Location: 201 10th Street West Bradenton FL
- Cost: PreK 0-4: Free/ Child 5-17:$16/ Adults: $25
Join us for Fossil Day at The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature as we explore Florida’s prehistoric past and beyond!
Discover what fossils reveal about ancient life through various displays and hands-on activities. Visit Gallery 3 for exhibits from the Florida Paleontological Society, The Bishop’s Florida’s Fantastic Fossils, and fossils from a Nebraska Badlands trip. Engage in a Fossil Scavenger Hunt, available at the front desk, and bring your completed hunt to the Florida’s Fantastic Fossils table for a prize. In the Willis-Smith Classroom, learn about White Sands National Park through presentations and interviews, and create your own fossil trackway.
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- Category: Family Fun
Throughout the day, enjoy activities including "What Is a Fossil?" Backyard Science from 10:00 am to noon, a public Paleontology Highlight Tour at 11:45 am, and conclude with fossil-themed Tales Under the Tree at 2:00 pm. Come explore the wonders of the past with us at The Bishop!
Event is included with Museum admission
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