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Welcome to PRI's Earth@Home Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center
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About Us
Discover our journey from pioneering paleontology research to a vibrant center for natural history education. The Paleontological Research Institution PRI now brings you the Museum of the Earth, a unique bl of science and storytelling.
Visit Us
Plan your visit to our dynamic exhibits that span eons of Earth's historyfeaturing fossils from microorganis Ice Age giants. Witness the Hyde Park Mastodon, an ancient skeleton excavated by PRI in 2000, now showcased in our Journey Through Time exhibit since September 2003.
Experience a Multimedia Tour
Embark on a virtual journey through the Museum of the Earth’s Journey Through Time exhibit with Director Warren Allmon. This immersive experience offers an insightful look into our collection and scientific stories.
Guided By Science, Shaped by History
Explore the Layout of the Journey Through Time Exhibit, accompanied by an annotated map for a more comprehensive tour.
When Continents Collide: The Evolution of Plate Tectonics
Dive into the heart of Earth’s dynamics with our educational film. This engaging documentary featuring Cornell University geologists Bryan Isacks, Larry Brown, and the late John Jack Bird sheds light on the fundamental concepts of plate tectonics.
Animated Rift Valley Formation During Pangea Splitting
Visualize the geological processes that formed rift valleys as supercontinent Pangea began to disassemble. This animation provides a vivid depiction of ancient environments through fossils like fish and dinosaur footprints found in rocks from these ancient rifts.
Early Earth Evolution: 4 Billion Years of Change
Gn insight into the first four billion years of Earth’s history, highlighting the emergence and evolution of life forms during the Precambrian era.
Marine Life’s Diversity: Life in Paleozoic Seas
Follow the fascinating journey of marine animal diversity that emerged over several hundred million years following the appearance of the first animals in ancient seas.
The Age of Reptiles to Modern Times
Trace the rise and fall of reptiles, from dinosaurs to mammals, highlighting pivotal moments such as mass extinctions and evolutionary diversification across continents.
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Join us on this incredible adventure through Earth’s history. Connect with us via our Eml Newsletter, where you can subscribe for updates directly in your inbox.
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As a registered 501c3 nonprofit organization, we welcome your support to continue advancing paleontology research and education. Consider joining our community as a member or sponsor today.
Visit Our Affiliations
Explore partnerships that enrich our educational mission, connecting us with like-minded organizations dedicated to conservation, science, and natural history.
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Museum of the Earth
1259 Trumansburg Rd.
Ithaca, NY 14850
Phone: +607-273-6623
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