Museum of the Earth

The Museum of the Earth in Ithaca is a natural history museum displaying fossils, rocks, and interactive exhibits about how our planet developed over time. The collection ranges from ancient sea creatures to dinosaurs and is housed in a modern building designed to fit into the landscape.

The museum opened in 2003 and was designed by the architecture firm Weiss/Manfredi with a modern approach that considers the surroundings. It was developed as a place for research in paleontology and earth sciences.

The museum shows how people understand and study Earth's story, with programs that invite visitors of all ages to learn together. The activities focus on how our planet works and how living things changed over long periods of time.

The museum sits near outdoor activities and walking trails that you can explore after your visit. The exhibits are designed to be hands-on and encourage touching and participating, which makes it especially pleasant for families with children.

The museum displays life-sized dioramas showing different geological periods and the worlds of ancient times. These detailed scenes help visitors picture the remote past of our planet in concrete ways.

Location: New York

Inception: 2003

Architects: Weiss/Manfredi

Website: http://museumoftheearth.org

GPS coordinates: 42.46630,-76.53620

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:42