Sunday 29 November, 14:00

Earth Stories: Burgess Fossils

Free, Booking Required

Step back to a time long before dinosaurs and explore the strange world preserved in the Burgess Shale. Follow the clues left by ancient creatures, discover how paleontologists study fossils, and meet amazing animals like Opabinia, with its five eyes and claw-tipped proboscis. This journey into deep time shows how scientists uncover secrets hidden in rock and rebuild the story of life on Earth.

Kids ages 7 and up.

Rue de Lausanne 128,
1202 Genève
Photo Credit: MHNG/Cédric Marendaz
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Photo Credit: MHNG/Cédric Marendaz

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