Messages from the Mesozoic
Locality: Martinsville (city)
Virginia Museum of Natural History
21 Starling Avenue
Martinsville, VA 24112
There has never been a dinosaur bone found in Virginia...yet.
Did dinosaurs just pass through Virginia on their way elsewhere, taking meals and leaving only footprints? Or did they live and die here? Are dinosaur fossils out there in Virginia waiting to be discovered? Scientists at the Virginia Museum of Natural History think there are dinosaurs out there, and their ongoing research and excavations reveal new information about Virginia dinosaurs all the time.
As you visit the exhibit "Messages from the Mesozoic", experience the story of Virginia fossil discoveries and learn more about the �missing� Virginia dinosaurs. Learn about types of fossils, how fossils are formed and where they are found. Learn what a dinosaur is by comparing and examining different specimens. See examples of fossils found in Virginia and elsewhere. Read more...
Accessibility:
Wheel Chair Access
Admission Fee: $7, $5, $3
Telephone:
(276) 634-4141
Fax: (276) 634-4199
Email:
information@vmnh.virginia.gov
Website:
www.vmnh.net
