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The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium
Fossil Fair
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Travel back in time at the 26th annual Fossil Fair! Walk among life-sized dinosaurs, meet local paleontologists and geologists, interact with live animals, & more!
- The Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium at 1500 E Garrison Blvd, Gastonia, NC, 28054, USA
- February 28, 2026 at 2:00 PM through 10:00 PM
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- See a Jurassic-themed planetarium show.
- Interact with live animals (living fossils).
- Mine for gemstones.
- Meet paleontologists and geologists.
- Shop for fossils, geodes, jewelry, and MORE.
- Go on a mini fossil dig.
- Bring your fossils, rocks, or minerals and learn more about them.
- Visit the Dino Safari exhibit and explore fossil specimens and casts.
- Enjoy hands-on activities.
ADVANCE TICKETS
$6 museum members / $18 general public
DAY OF EVENT
$8 museum members / $20 general public
Ticket Required: Yes
Minimum Age: 1
Maximum Age: 120