School Groups

Our partners at the Hands On! Discovery Center offer several options for field trips for schools and other youth groups:

  • The Stellar STEAM Tour includes interactive programs in all exhibit halls.
  • The Fossil Finder Tour focuses on paleontology programs and exhibits.
  • The Dual Discovery Tour combines the STEAM and Fossil Tours.

To register for a field trip or to find more information, visit the Hands On website.

Scheu Family Exhibit Hall Construction Blue Blocks
Scheu Family Exhibit Hall Construction
Fossil Site Viewing Deck
Exploring the collections at Paleo Camp
Outreach and Education at the Gray Fossil Site

 

Behind the Scenes Paleontology Tour

Older learners looking for a more in-depth experience might consider this behind-the-scenes tour of the Gray Fossil Site & Museum facilities. In this program, one of our paleontologists will lead your group on a tour of the fossil site and museum labs where our scientific work takes place. It’s a great opportunity to learn about paleontology, geology, and ancient history in the Appalachian region.

  • Ages: high school and older.
  • Maximum group size: 20 people.
  • Available Wednesdays through Saturdays between 9:30am and 4pm.
  • $8 per person
  • Limited availability.
  • Contact David Moscato to register: moscato@etsu.edu
Exploring turtles in the GFS collections
Visitors examine a jacketed specimen recovered from the Gray Fossil Site
Paleo Tours at the Gray Fossil Site
Tour Group Checks out the Bear (Darwin Day 2019)
Visiting group tour views an exhibit at the ETMNH
ETSU President's Circle Academy Tours the Gray Fossil Site
ETSU President's Circle Academy visits the ETMNH Gray Fossil Site Lab
ETSU President's Circle Academy visits the ETMNH Gray Fossil Site Lab