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New Year, NEW Membership! 🎉

Enjoy a full year of unlimited visits to Edelman Fossil Park & Museum - no reservations needed - plus bring-a-friend days, fun surprises, and special discounts in our cafe and museum store. Level up with Silver & Gold memberships for extra perks like free Quarry Dig and Virtual Reality passes that take your experience to the next level. One membership, endless discovery!
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Give the Gift of Dinosaurs

This holiday, delight the explorers, adventurers, and dinosaur lovers in your life with prehistoric fun and hands-on discovery! Give the gift of adventure with an EFM gift card, a membership for a full year, or explore our Holiday Gift Guide for treasures perfect for curious minds of all ages. Don’t forget to browse unique gifts online and in-store at Darwin & Co.

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Members enjoy unlimited admission for a full year to the museum, Quarry Dig visits are available for $20 each (50% off), and other exclusive Member benefits!

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Gift a Membership

Give the gift of adventure and discovery with an EFM membership, offering year-round access to prehistoric wonders and hands-on experiences for all ages!

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E-Gift Cards

Surprise someone with an EFM e-gift card—your ticket to unforgettable encounters with ancient wonders and thrilling dino-themed adventures!

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Groups & Rentals

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Groups & School Trips

We're excited to welcome your group to EFM. Let's work together to plan a perfect day out at the museum!

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Volunteering

Join us! Help create positive change in the world as an EFM volunteer.

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Private Events and Rentals

Host your special event in our stunning museum and beautiful garden spaces.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

  • Homeschool Days

    Several Dates Available


    1. Homeschool families can now join us for a fun day of exploration and learning at the Edelman Fossil Park & Museum! Homeschool families can get a special program or workshop focused on a different theme every time they visit and the opportunity to touch real fossils and specimens. Programs begin at 11am on the dates below.


    3. Pricing:

    4. -Homeschool Program Tickets are $20/person and include all-day admission to explore the museum

    5. -Members who are also homeschool families pay $5/person for each program


    7. Upcoming Dates & Themes:


    9. January 13 & 15: Winter Animal Adaptations

    10. February 17, 18, 19: Theme TBD

    11. March 17, 18, 19: Endangered Species


    13. Reserving for January dates is now available!

    14. Contact our Education department with any questions at education@efm.org


  • Bad Science Cinema: Twilight

    Friday, February 13th • 6-9PM • 18+ Only



    2. Bad Science Cinema: Twilight 🧛‍♀️🧪


    4. Friday, February 13 Museum open: 6–9 PM • Film & Commentary starts: 7:30 PM

    5. Ages 18+ Only



    8. Dinner and a movie on February 14th? Kinda cringe. Kick off your Love Birds weekend with something way better: South Jersey’s hottest club is Bad Science Cinema: Twilight. Explore the museum after hours and experience a screening of the movie "Twilight" while three science nerds hilariously tear apart your favorite problematic romance. Not to mention more fun, including:


    10. -Create-your-own monster activities

    11. -Vampire genetics talk

    12. -Horseshoe crab meet & greet

    13. -Flash tattoos by -Nick from DNA Tattooing -(additional price & must have ID)

    14. -Specialty-themed mocktails and snacks for sale at Quarry Grounds Cafe

    15. -Darwin & Co. will be open for shopping

    16. -And more surprises throughout the night



    19. Space is limited, so don’t wait! Due to the nature of the content, this event is 18+ only. Tickets are $29 per person.




    23. NOTE: Please don't bring glitter, our facilities team will actually kill us, tysm

  • Citizen Science Sundays

    Every Last Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM


    1. We’re delighted to introduce Citizen Science Sundays - a free, hands-on program where visitors of all ages can take part in real scientific research. Held every last Sunday from 9:00 to 10:00 AM, before the museum halls open to the public, these sessions spotlight a unique citizen science project each week. Guests can explore new tools, contribute data, and connect with both local and global scientific efforts.


    3. For more information, check out our citizen science blog: https://www.efm.org/learn/citizen-science-sundays


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