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About the exhibit
The palaeontologists behind Ireland’s Fossil Heritage deliver an interactive fossil exhibit at a diverse range of festivals and events all over the country. The Fossil Crime Scene exhibit includes a variety of fun hands-on activities and educational games that will offer you the opportunity to handle and learn all about real Irish fossils! But we don't just have fossils, our STEM exhibit also features a real X-ray gun and has activities linked to chemistry, physics, and even medicine!
Come and visit us and learn all about Irish fossils!
- Explore and handle our collection of Irish fossils
- Find out how to recognise common Irish fossils yourself
- Help to solve our fossil crime scene and learn how to spot clues in rocks
- Investigate fossil chemistry using ultraviolet light and X-rays
- Bring your fossil questions to our team of fossil experts
Announcing the Family Fossil Expo! A free event for all the family. Come and visit our interactive fossil exhibit at UCC on July 18th from 4 - 7 pm. Touch real fossils, play fun games and talk to the experts!
Where can I find the exhibit?
Date | Event | Location | Time | Admission |
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18th July 2022 | Family Fossil Expo | Cooperage Building, Distillery Fields, UCC | 4 - 7 pm | FREE ENTRY |
20th, 21st & 22nd September 2022 |
National Ploughing Championships 2022 | Ratheniska, Co. Laois |
all day | Tickets at https://www.npa.ie/buy-tickets/ |