See Fossil Exhibits Online
Noteworthy online exhibitions of fossils and the science of ancient life.
Paleoportal Fossil Gallery
Click on a group of fossils, select a geologic time period or use the menus to begin. Part of the snazzy Paleoportal site.
Click on a group of fossils, select a geologic time period or use the menus to begin. Part of the snazzy Paleoportal site.
Fossils at an Exhibition
These aren't your father's museums: introducing the new breed of online paleontology exhibits.
These aren't your father's museums: introducing the new breed of online paleontology exhibits.
Amber at the AMNH
The American Museum of Natural History has beautiful photos and lucid explanations of the fossils found in this unique semiprecious stone.
The American Museum of Natural History has beautiful photos and lucid explanations of the fossils found in this unique semiprecious stone.
The Burke Museum
This site from the University of Washington has a large and growing image catalog of fossil creatures you've never heard of, plus a set of "special fossil exhibits and attractions" for the real eye candy.
This site from the University of Washington has a large and growing image catalog of fossil creatures you've never heard of, plus a set of "special fossil exhibits and attractions" for the real eye candy.
Dinosaur Hall, Academy of Natural Sciences
One of Philadelphia's treasures is an online destination, too. The Kid's Section and Teacher's Section are worth lingering over.
One of Philadelphia's treasures is an online destination, too. The Kid's Section and Teacher's Section are worth lingering over.
Fighting Dinosaurs at the AMNH
This recent exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History features remarkable fossils from the Gobi Desert, including dinosaur babies and nests.
This recent exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History features remarkable fossils from the Gobi Desert, including dinosaur babies and nests.
Fossil Halls at the AMNH
Discover this online version of the American Museum of Natural History's great exhibition of fossils.
Discover this online version of the American Museum of Natural History's great exhibition of fossils.
Fossils of Nova Scotia
A well-organized, attractive site that packs a huge amount of information and excellent pictures in an easy-to-navigate arrangement. This region has important Paleozoic fossils including rare animal tracks.
A well-organized, attractive site that packs a huge amount of information and excellent pictures in an easy-to-navigate arrangement. This region has important Paleozoic fossils including rare animal tracks.
Fundy Geological Museum
Nova Scotia, Canada, has classic early dinosaur localities. It takes a bit of clicking but you'll discover a lot about dinosaurs here.
Nova Scotia, Canada, has classic early dinosaur localities. It takes a bit of clicking but you'll discover a lot about dinosaurs here.
The Hooper Virtual Natural History Museum
The Department of Earth Sciences of Carleton University in Ottawa maintains this topnotch site that concentrates on fossils, ancient life, evolution, extinction, and geologic features of the Ottawa area.
The Department of Earth Sciences of Carleton University in Ottawa maintains this topnotch site that concentrates on fossils, ancient life, evolution, extinction, and geologic features of the Ottawa area.
Illinois State Museum
The Ice Ages pages are worth a look, but the standout section here is the collection of fossils from the famed Mazon Creek locality.
The Ice Ages pages are worth a look, but the standout section here is the collection of fossils from the famed Mazon Creek locality.
Milwaukee Public Museum Geology Section
The Virtual Silurian Reef is a highlight, as are articles from the museum's magazine Lore. Lowlights are many broken links elsewhere.
The Virtual Silurian Reef is a highlight, as are articles from the museum's magazine Lore. Lowlights are many broken links elsewhere.
Museum of the Rockies Paleontology Collections
Dinosaurs are well represented here at Jack Horner's home base, in Bozeman, Montana.
Dinosaurs are well represented here at Jack Horner's home base, in Bozeman, Montana.
Paleontological Museum, University of Oslo
A deceptively deep set of pages serves up lots of images and details about the full range of extinct animals and plants. Look for the amber showcase in the plant section!
A deceptively deep set of pages serves up lots of images and details about the full range of extinct animals and plants. Look for the amber showcase in the plant section!
Texas Memorial Museum Nonvertebrate Paleontology Collections
Deep resources for Texas localities, paleontologists, and fossils of creatures like algae, mollusks, corals, and starfish.
Deep resources for Texas localities, paleontologists, and fossils of creatures like algae, mollusks, corals, and starfish.
University of California Museum of Paleontology
One of the Web's premier resources, the UCMP is a seemingly endless maze of deep information on fossils and every part of science that surrounds them.
One of the Web's premier resources, the UCMP is a seemingly endless maze of deep information on fossils and every part of science that surrounds them.
University of Wyoming Geological Museum
This site has pages about the museum's choice dinosaur specimens including "Big Al" the Allosaurus and the state fossil, Triceratops.
This site has pages about the museum's choice dinosaur specimens including "Big Al" the Allosaurus and the state fossil, Triceratops.