Events and Activities

The University of Wyoming Geological Museum offers a dynamic calendar of events and activities designed to engage visitors of all ages with the wonders of Earth and life sciences. Each year, the museum hosts signature outreach events like our ‘Wyoming Rocks’ and ‘Fossil Fish Festival’ in both the fall and spring, welcoming the community to explore geology through hands-on activities, educational exhibits, and family-friendly fun. In addition to these seasonal celebrations, the museum occasionally presents public talks by visiting scientists, exhibit opening receptions, and special events to mark the installation of new displays. These programs provide unique opportunities to connect with cutting-edge research, explore Wyoming’s natural history, and celebrate the museum’s ongoing contributions to science education and outreach. Check back here to see updates on when our events are taking place.

 

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Wyoming Rocks

In the fall semester we host our annual Wyoming Rocks outreach event. Each year is different, but we team up with the Wyoming State Geological Survey and Science Kitchen among others to highlight an aspect of Wyoming’s unique geology. Check back later for details on our 2025 Wyoming Rock's event. 

Fossil Fish Festival

In the spring, we host the Fossil Fish Festival where we celebrate one of Wyoming’s most important and famous fossil resources. You guessed it: fossil fish from the Green River Formation! We will post more information closer to the event in Spring 2026.

 

Support Our Events

Although our outreach events are free to our guests, we rely on donations to pay for supplies for these activities. The more funds we have the cooler our activities can be! Consider donating to help us fund these engaging events!


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