Exhibits

The museum exhibitions are the primary test tools by which the department interacts with and engages the public in the collective knowledge and activities of earth and planetary scientists. These include the permanent displays in the Mineral Hall, the Meteorite Hall, and the Hall of Planet Earth.

Permanent Hall Arthur Ross Hall of Meteorites More than 130 significant meteorites are on view, including the 34-ton Cape York Meteorite, known as Ahnighito. Permanent Hall David S. and Ruth L. Gottesman Hall of Planet Earth An outstanding collection of geological specimens from around the world shows how our planet works.