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Edelman Fossil Park & Museum of Rowan University
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It’s not just a museum; it’s a time-traveling adventure through history, and a commitment to safeguard our planet’s future.

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Birds are dinosaurs…guess that makes the Seahawks prehistorically perfect to be champions this weekend. Do you agree with our critters?! 🏈

A very special good luck to Rowan alum and Seattle Seahawks Defensive Line Coach, Justin Hinds!
February 6, 2026 at 4:24 PM
Happy Trilobite Tuesday! Todays picture is of Ellipsocephalus Hoffi. #trilobitetuesday
February 3, 2026 at 4:15 PM
Looks like winter is here to stay. 🥶❄️ Tomothy, our eastern box turtle, saw his shadow! 🐢
February 2, 2026 at 2:32 PM
2026 is in full swing! We are almost one month into the new year and our animals are staying strong with their resolutions. ✨
January 26, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Bruce ATE with this. 💅
January 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
🚨Edelman Fossil Park & Museum will be closed Sunday, January 25 and Monday, January 26 due to the impending snowstorm. ❄️

Make plans to visit us this Saturday before the snow begins, then stay safe and cozy at home. Our dinosaurs might even inspire you to build a snow dino of your own! 🦖 ☃️
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
Curious about AI and science? 👀

Citizen Science Sunday is happening this Sunday, January 25, 9–10am! Explore how everyday people can help real research - no experience needed. Free & fun for all ages.

Register and find more info efm.org/events/citizen-science-sunday
January 22, 2026 at 4:22 PM
Dr. Callan is back with another round of “Who did it better?”
January 16, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Celebrate Valentine’s weekend with Bad Science Cinema: Twilight 🧛 Friday, Feb 13 | 6–9 PM | Adults 18+

Create-your-own-monster, vampire genetics, flash tattoos, and three science nerds dissecting your favorite romance! 🎬
Doors at 6, film at 7:30. Space is limited!

🎟️ dino.efm.org/badsciencetwilight
January 12, 2026 at 5:49 PM
We had a blast with our 12 days of #fishmas here is a recap of all 12 days!
December 26, 2025 at 11:17 AM
On the 11th day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me 11 rays-a-sweeping, 10 #Chimeras sensing, 9 cow sharks feasting, 8 crow sharks chomping, 7 #sphenodus swimming, 6 saber-tooth salmon, 5 mackerel #sharks, 4 flying fish, 3 hammerheads, 2 cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
On the tenth day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me ten #Chimeras sensing, nine cow sharks feasting, eight crow sharks chomping, seven sphenodus swimming, six sabertooth salmon, five mackerel sharks, four flying fish, three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy  lawnmower blenny.
December 22, 2025 at 7:01 PM
On the ninth day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me nine cow sharks feasting, eight crow sharks chomping, seven sphenodus swimming, six sabertooth salmon, five mackerel sharks, four flying fish, three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 21, 2025 at 9:52 PM
On the eighth day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me:
eight crow sharks chomping, seven sphenodus swimming, six sabertooth salmon, five mackerel sharks, four flying fish, three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 19, 2025 at 2:57 PM
On the seventh day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me:
seven sphenodus swimming, six sabertooth salmon, five mackerel sharks, four flying fish, three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 18, 2025 at 8:40 PM
What are you doing on New Year's Eve?!
☄️🦖🌋👯‍♂️🐀
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December 17, 2025 at 7:48 PM
On the sixth day of Fishmas, the quarry gave to me six sabertooth salmon, five mackerel sharks, four flying fish, three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Our Noon Year’s Eve celebration is going to be epic. Watch as our very own asteroid drops into the quarry and participate in the following family fun activities:

☄️ Asteroid Drop into the Quarry
🪩 Kids Dance Party
🎉 Noise-maker Making
🎄 New Year’s Resolution Tree

dino.efm.org/asteroiddrop2025
December 16, 2025 at 7:14 PM
We're really FLYING through these days!!! Amiright?!?
🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶
On the fourth day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me:
Four flying fish,
Three hammerheads,
Two cardinal fish,
And a grumpy lawnmower blenny
December 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Hold on to your flippers! I was greeted this morning to a beautiful song to go with our #12daysoffishmas (We really do have the best team of science nerds here at EFM)
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On the third day of #Fishmas, the quarry gave to me: three hammerheads, two cardinal fish, and a grumpy lawnmower blenny.
December 14, 2025 at 3:35 PM
@drkatfish.bsky.social we love your #25daysoffishmas so much, our crew wanted to join. Here is day one of EFM's @12daysoffishmas 12 days of amazing fishy friends from our museum!
December 12, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Forever grateful to have such an amazing and talented team here at EFM. Way to go Tess! We can't wait to hang this paper up on the staff fridge!!!
Excited to announce that my second manuscript, “Fossilised Melanosomes Reveal Colour Patterning in A Sauropod Dinosaur” has been published in
@royalsociety.org !! Diplodocus scales are complex and diverse, and it turns out their color patterning was even more so. A 🧵🦕 1/26
December 11, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Our first winter inside EFM is here, and our team filled the holiday trees with handmade, sustainable ornaments, crafted from nature-inspired materials. These small choices reflect who we are: creative and committed to a sustainable future. 🌱

Check out our blog post: dino.efm.org/ornament-blog
December 8, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Step aside, elves - these dinosaurs are bringing the holiday cheer. Get your hands on the fossilized hits of the century! 🎵
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 PM
How are you staying warm in this chilly weather? Build your perfect day at EFM! 🦕
December 3, 2025 at 4:28 PM