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Somerset Earth Science Centre Museum & Open Day
October 24 @ 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
See our wonderful collection of Mendip fossils, rocks, and minerals. Bring in your own rocks and fossils for identification by experts.
🦖 Step Back in Time at the Geo Fun Day! 🪨
Join us for a fascinating day of geological fun as we showcase our amazing museum collection of Mendip fossils, rocks, and minerals! Got a mystery rock or fossil? Bring it along and our friendly local experts will be on hand to help you identify your treasures.
🎨 Family-friendly activities, including:
- Geo crafting and rock painting
- Fossil digs for budding palaeontologists
- Photo ops with Rexy and Roxy, our full-size T-Rex mascots!
- Step Back in Time Geo Trail – explore the scenic lakeside trail and uncover prehistoric secrets for a chance to win a lucky dip prize!
🛍️ Pocket-money fossils and minerals available to buy
🍰 Tea and homemade cake by the lake
☕ Light refreshments available
💳 Card payments accepted
📅 No booking required, just drop in between 11am – 3:30pm
✅ Free entry – donations warmly welcomed to support our work