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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, including a collection of real Irish fossils on loan from the Education & Outreach Department, National Museum of Ireland.
- 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
Where can I find the exhibit?
| Date | Event | Location | Time | Admission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29/04/2023 | Family Day | Feile na Bealtaine, Dingle | 2 - 4 pm | FREE |
| 30/04/2023 | Fossil Walk | Feile na Bealtaine, Dingle | 10 am | FREE |
