Hark Upon the Shale - Insider's Tour of the Hall of Fossils

Saturday, May 30, 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History | 1000 Madison Drive NW Washington, D.C. 20560

Explore the Smithsonian’s acclaimed David H. Koch Hall of Fossils — Deep Time exhibit during W&M Weekend with a guided tour led by a William & Mary paleontologist, Professor Rowan Lockwood of the College of Arts & Sciences Geology Department. This engaging experience at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History will offer a dynamic journey through millions of years of Earth’s history. Professor Lockwood will bring the gallery to life as she shares stories from her research, highlighting the fossils that reveal how our planet and its creatures have changed over time. Whether you are a science enthusiast or simply curious to learn more about our amazing world, this unique tour offers an exclusive opportunity to experience one of the museum’s most celebrated exhibits through the eyes of a leading expert from William & Mary.

Price: $10