Calling all aspiring young fossil detectives to join the Museum of Arts and Sciences to explore the world of paleontology in Central Georgia in celebration of National Fossil Day™ (October 17). A Fossil Scavenger Hunt through the Museum, hands-on activities like excavating shark’s teeth and making molds and casts of the Museum’s Ziggy the Dorudon serratus whale’s teeth. A representative of William P. Wall Museum of Natural History at Georgia College and State University will be on hand to share the tools of a paleontologist and items from the Museum’s collection. Members of Mid-Georgia Gem and Mineral Society will also be on hand to share examples of Georgia fossils.

Free with Museum admission – Members – Free; $10 adults, $8 Seniors and military, $7 students with ID, $5 children 3 – 17, Under 3 Free