Beyond the Paleo Lab Window

Explore the Paleo Lab where fossils are cleaned, studied, and prepared for research or display. See current specimens being worked on. Meet some of our paleontologists who are actively uncovering and studying ancient life. Learn what inspired them to enter the field and hear about some of their favorite fossil finds. Discover the specialized tools and techniques used in fossil preparation. Tour our Natural Science Collections and see specimens not on public display to learn how they’re catalogued, stored, and used for ongoing research. Get the inside scoop on our active dinosaur excavation site in northern Wyoming and ask all your burning questions about fieldwork, fossil hunting, and what it’s like to work in the field.