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PRI has outstanding programs in research, collections, publications, and Earth science education as well as two public venues for education -- Museum of the Earth and Cayuga Nature Center.
@prinstitution.bsky.socialThe last few days of the "Art, Unearthed" auction are here! Check out some of the hidden gems of our collection that haven't received any bids yet:
1: "Lucifer Falls, Enfield"
2: "Whence"
3: "Family Shabbat"
4: "Hyde Park Mastodon"
@prinstitution.bsky.socialToday, we wanted to showcase two prehistoric prizes from our "Art, Unearth" auction! Both are of PRI's Hyde Park Mastodon; one by Thomas Dimock (left), and one by Quint Brahler (right). Make sure to place your bid on them before they're sold out!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialHappy National Fossil Day, everyone! What better way to celebrate than to appreciate art that brings fossils to life?
"Trilobite," Foster and Barker (left)
"Dinosaur Tracks," Barbara Page (right)
Be a part of our "Art, Unearthed" auction and bid from now until October 18!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialJoin us for our upcoming Volunteer Open House! You'll learn more about our organization, meet our staff, and get a sense for the many ways you can get involved. The event will be informal, snacks will be provided, and you can come and go anytime between 2 and 4 PM. See you there!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialMuseum hours update: Museum of the Earth will be open for Indigenous People’s Day on Monday, October 12, 2026, during our normally scheduled hours (10 am to 5 pm). See you at the Museum!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialToday's the day! We're excited to launch "Art, Unearthed," a virtual auction of paleoart. Bidding is open through October 18, with proceeds supporting Earth science education and research at PRI. Bid early and bid often! www.priweb.org/auction
@prinstitution.bsky.socialOur upcoming "Art, Unearthed" virtual auction (October 11-18) includes a collection called "Ancient Microworlds," which is made up of several dozen framed high-magnification prints of fossils curated by Giraud Foster and Norman Barker in 2000. Auction link coming soon!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialEVENT ALERT: PRI will be hosting an online art auction called "Art, Unearthed" from October 11-18!.When you bid on pieces from our catalogue, you just might unearth something amazing!!! The auction web link will be published on the 11th. Bid early and bid often!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialTeachers, remember to join us for Teacher Resource Day TOMORROW from 9 am to 1 pm! The first 50 registrants receive a gift bag! Full details in our previous post.
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYix30LxKtjdqk2nnJ-pZaN9jj7G6K_3TY7FlxCzuqb14stQ/viewform
@prinstitution.bsky.socialTeacher Resource Day is this Saturday at the Museum! PRI's annual Teacher Resource Day has tables full of free fossil and geological specimens and other educational materials for teachers to use in their classrooms. The event is free and exclusively for teachers. See you there!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialImportant update: The TreeTops Treehouse at Cayuga Nature Center will be temporarily closed for repairs starting on November 1st. Make sure you visit it while you still can!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialHappy fall, everyone! To celebrate, join us for our first Science in the Virtual Pub tomorrow night (Thursday, 9/24) at 7 pm!
To register, please use this link:
https://cornell.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkcOyqqj4iH92h7ai5tUrpKlP6QwHLm6ZL#/registration
@prinstitution.bsky.socialCalling all teachers! Our Climate Education Resource Fair is happening TOMORROW (9/21) from 4 to 7 pm!!! The evening will include workshops, tabling from a range of organizations, a light dinner, and time for networking. See you there!
Register here: https://bit.ly/IthacaClimateWeek2026
@prinstitution.bsky.socialThis Sunday from 5 to 7 pm, join us for a sensory friendly Museum experience for visitors of all ages and abilities! This event provides an opportunity for visitors with Sensory Processing Disorder, or other developmental disabilities to enjoy a more sensory-friendly experience at the Museum.
@prinstitution.bsky.socialCalling all teachers! One week from today (9/22) from 4 to 7 pm, Museum of the Earth will be hosting a Climate Education Resource Fair, featuring two workshops, and a whole slew of tablers representing Ithacan climate organizations.
Register here: https://bit.ly/IthacaClimateWeek2026
@prinstitution.bsky.socialNew apparel has reached the Museum store! Pick up a t-shirt or a hoodie while they're still in stock!!! 👕
@prinstitution.bsky.socialWant to see how the amount of precipitation and snowfall has changed since you were born? We have a new handy tool on our website that helps with just that! Check it out now:
https://climate.earthathome.org/other-resources/climate-change-central-ny/
@prinstitution.bsky.socialAre you planning your wedding or special gathering and are looking for a venue? Museum of the Earth is here to help! Check out our brand new venue rental page for more info: https://www.museumoftheearth.org/rentals
@prinstitution.bsky.socialHappy September! As with every first weekend, this weekend (Saturday-Sunday) is pay-what-you-wish weekend at Museum of the Earth! Come visit now!!!
@prinstitution.bsky.socialAnother fossil collecting trip is in the books! Thank you to all of the folks who travelled all the way out to Schoharie, NY to join us for the trip, and a special thank you to the folks at the Cave House Museum of Mining and Geology for giving us access to their fantastic caves!