THE LAB EXPERIENCE
Fossil Preparation - An Introduction
The Public Fossil Preparation Lab at the Natural Sciences Museum offers visitors a unique opportunity to take part in the fascinating process of fossil preparation. Fossil preparation involves carefully extracting fossils from rocks, using specialised tools known as air pens to remove surrounding rock and sediment without damaging the specimen.
THE LAB EXPERIENCE is a perfect beginner friendly course to fossil prep that lasts two-hours. You are given a fossil, prepare it in the lab, and at the end get to take it home.
SELF-DIRECTED SESSIONS are ideal for those who have already completed the LAB EXPERIENCE and wish to pick up fossil prep as a hobby. Just book some time in the public lab and prep fossils at your leisure.
FURTHER TRAINING COURSES are available for those who wish to develop their fossil preparation skills at an intermediate or advanced level. These are expert taught classes conducted in the private labs.
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