AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM

AURORA, NC

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The Aurora Fossil Museum in Aurora, North Carolina is a unique educational and scientific institution that offers visitors a rare glimpse into the long-vanished world of the ancient coastal plain. The museum houses a rich collection of fossils from the Aurora and Pamlico Formations, which span from the Miocene Epoch to the Pleistocene Epoch.

Visitors to the museum can explore the interactive exhibits, which include fossils of fish, turtles, sharks, and other sea creatures. The museum also houses the largest collection of Miocene-era whale fossils in the world. Guests can explore a range of educational activities, including a children's fossil dig, a fossil panning station, and a fossil preparation lab.

The museum also offers a range of programs and events, including lectures, workshops, and educational field trips. The museum also sponsors a summer camp program for children, which allows them to explore the fossil collections and participate in activities such as fossil hunting and art projects.

The Aurora Fossil Museum is a great place to learn about the history of the area and the natural environment. It is an ideal destination for visitors of all ages and interests, and provides insight into the long and fascinating history of the coastal plain of North Carolina.

AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in AURORA NC. US MID #8403700702

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Southeastern (Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 80,739 from tax period 201306 (YYYYMM).

Contact AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM

AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
400 MAIN ST
AURORA
NC
27806-0352

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AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8403700702
Name AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM FOUNDATION INC
Alternate Name AURORA FOSSIL MUSEUM
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Southeastern
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 562181393
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201306
INCOME 131,842
REVENUE 80,739
LAT/LONG 35.304793, -76.751212
CODES FIPS State Code: 37
FIPS County Code: 013
US Census Tract: 930800
US Census Block: 3016