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Happy Fossil Friday! What’s a paleontologist’s fa Happy Fossil Friday!

What’s a paleontologist’s favorite part of January?
Starting a brand-new dig diary! 😂

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Did You Know? January is National STEM Mentoring Did You Know?

January is National STEM Mentoring Month, and here at the Aurora Fossil Museum, mentoring happens every day! From helping students identify shark teeth in the Fossil Park to guiding curious future scientists through hands-on learning in our exhibits, our team loves inspiring the next generation of paleontologists.

STEM starts with curiosity—and we’re here to spark it! Find out more at the link in our bio.

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Fossil Finders, Tell Us Your 2026 Goal! Are you a Fossil Finders, Tell Us Your 2026 Goal!

Are you aiming for a bucket full of shark teeth this year? Hoping to spot a rare find? Or maybe planning a family fossil adventure?

Let us know what you’re excited for in 2026! Plan your visit to dig in our pits on our website at the link in our bio.

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Planning a Visit? Check Out Our Winter Hours! Fr Planning a Visit? Check Out Our Winter Hours! 

From now until Feb 28, 2026, the museum will be open Wednesday–Sunday, 10 AM–4 PM.

We look forward to seeing you this season! Plan your trip on our website at the link in our bio.

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Happy New Year from the Aurora Fossil Museum! Th Happy New Year from the Aurora Fossil Museum! 

Thank you for an incredible year of discovery, adventure, and fossil fun. We can’t wait to share even more science, smiles, and shark teeth with you in 2026!

Wishing you a year filled with excitement, curiosity, and plenty of amazing finds. 

Reminder: We are closed today, January 1st.

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Heads Up! The AFM will be closed January 1 in obs Heads Up!

The AFM will be closed January 1 in observance of New Year’s Day.
We wish everyone a safe and happy start to 2026!

See our full hours on our website at the link in our bio.

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🎟️ Last Call for Raffle Tickets for our 2025 End-o 🎟️ Last Call for Raffle Tickets for our 2025 End-of-Year Meg Tooth Raffle!

Don’t miss your chance to win this 5.5 inch “MEG-nificent” tooth while supporting the Aurora Fossil Museum! The tooth was discovered off the coast of Wilmington, North Carolina, around the famous “Shark Tooth Ledge” and was generously donated by COLLECTSEA - Dive with a Purpose.

The raffle closes Wednesday, December 31 — so get your tickets before it’s too late!

Grab yours at the link in our bio.

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Happy Fossil Friday! How do paleontologists decor Happy Fossil Friday!

How do paleontologists decorate for the holidays?
With tree rex ornaments and dino-mite lights! 😂

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Wishing all our friends, visitors, and supporters Wishing all our friends, visitors, and supporters a holiday season filled with joy, laughter, and a little prehistoric wonder! 

Thank you for being part of our incredible community this year — your support helps us continue to educate, inspire, and share the ancient history of coastal North Carolina.

Stay warm, stay curious, and may your holidays be dino-mite! 

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We love hearing from our visitors — especially tho We love hearing from our visitors — especially those who’ve been exploring with us for years! 💛

Thank you, Jennifer C., for sharing this wonderful review:

“I've gone to the Aurora Fossil Museum several times over the last 10 years. It never disappoints. From the friendly, knowledgeable staff to the displays in the museum... it’s wonderful. There is no admission fee to the museum and the fossil pits are free to dig in. You will always find shark teeth in them. Make sure to grab a souvenir from their gift shop or make a donation to help keep them running and free for everyone 😉”

We’re so grateful for visitors like you who help us continue our mission to educate, inspire, and share North Carolina’s ancient past.  Leave us a review on Google at the link in our bio.

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