The Earth Exhibit is Under Construction.

Afterall, we're still a new museum...

For the fullest understanding of the rise of ancient civilizations, we must understand the origins of people, the origins of life on Earth and the origins of our planet itself.

We are working to prepare our own collections about the planet Earth. In the meantime, please visit the following exhibits and websites which will help provide a great understanding of the history and geology of our planet.

Formation and Structure of the Earth

Geologic Time

Visit the University of California Museum of Paleontology for a great overview on the concept of geologic time which examines the history of the Earth in millions and billions of years, where archaeology usually only examinse hundreds and thousands of years.  Another view of geologic time is provided by the International Council on Stratigraphy.

Rocks and Minerals

Typing and classifying rocks is the most basic skill in geology. To learn about different types of rocks and how to classify them, visit Geology.com.