Come find your own fossils! Dr. Dana Ehret, Curator of Natural History and vertebrate paleontologist, will lead fossil collecting trips on June 28th, July 19th and August 16th 2025 to Big Brook Preserve in Colts Neck, NJ.
Dr. Ehret and guests will collect and learn about prehistoric marine life, including fossil sharks! Families are welcome and encouraged to attend, but all attendees must have a ticket, including parents/guardians and children.
Full details, including GPS location/address, what to wear, bring and expect, will be sent in a confirmation email after your registration has been completed.
Cost: $15, children under 5 years of age are free.
All children under 17 must be accompanied by an adult and ALL participants MUST have a paid ticket. Find tickets and details here:
https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-fossil-collecting-with-the-new-jersey-state-museum
Museum Members enjoy a 50% discount! Contact
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Advance reservations are required and space is limited. EVERYONE who attends must be a paid participant. All participants must sign a waiver to attend.
Full refunds will be provided should we need to cancel the trip for any reason. If you or anyone in your party finds they are no longer able to attend, please contact our office at least 72 hours (3 days) in advance of your trip date for a full refund. NO refunds will be provided for late cancelations.
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