Museum of the Earth
- Natural history museum
- Regional draw
- Ithaca
Museum of the Earth in Ithaca explores the history of life and the changing planet through fossils, specimens and scientific interpretation.
Operated by the Paleontological Research Institution, it connects the Finger Lakes landscape with much longer geological timescales.
Check current public hours and exhibitions before traveling. Allow time to read the displays and compare fossils rather than treating the museum as a quick roadside stop. Educational activities, research access and organized groups have separate arrangements. The photograph shows the museum building; Cayuga Nature Center is a different venue operated by the same institution, with its own address and visiting information.
Visitor details reviewed October 18, 2026. Check official visitor information for current access, admission, and operating arrangements. View on OpenStreetMap.
Image credit: Sheryl Sinkow/Paleontological Research Institution / Wikimedia Commons. Original source. CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized and converted to WebP; may be cropped for display.
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