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NYS Museum's 2027 Rock and Fossil Fun Fair

NYS Museum is looking for volunteers for the annual Rock and Fossil Fun Fair 2027. This interactive, family-friendly event allows visitors to explore the Museum's Paleontology and Geology collections.
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When and Where

Date and Time

Saturday, Feb 20, 2027 - Sunday, Feb 21, 2027
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Address

New York State Museum, 222 Madison Ave Albany, NY 12230

Cost

FREE ADMISSION
NYS Museum Rock and Fossil Fun Fair

About this event

This family-friendly event has 15 fun, interactive stations featuring rocks, fossils, and minerals from the New York State Museum (NYSM) Paleontology and Geology collections. Each station includes hands-on activities, designed by NYSM scientists and educators, and small take-home items, like coloring sheets with science facts and real fossils and minerals with short info cards.

Volunteers will have the chance to work directly with NYSM scientists and educators, helping visitors explore New York State’s geology and fossils. This is a great opportunity for students, and anyone interested in science or education to gain hands-on experience, learn from experts, and practice sharing science with the public. Training and guidance from NYSM staff will be provided.

To volunteer, or more information, please email Nicole at nysmvolunteer@nysed.gov. 


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