FossilFestival

Explore the world of fossils at the FossilFestival at Natural History Museum Denmark.

Travel back in time with us and learn more about nature, climate and biodiversity through Earth's history. On 21 September 2024, we dedicate a whole day to fossils and their fantastic stories about Denmark's past and the development of life on Earth.

At FossilFestival there will be activities for children and adults of all ages. The program wil be announced progrssively.

Practical information

Admission:
All activities on the day is free with a ticket for the museum.

Target audience:
Families with children and anyone with an interest in palaeontology and geology.

Location:
In the yard, the auditorium and at the Natural History Museum Denmark, Øster Voldgade 5-7.

Food and drinks:
In the museum café you can recharge for even more experiences or buy a refreshment to-go. Grab a light snack of the cafe's range of cakes, buttered buns, sandwiches and wraps, or enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, cocoa or a cold soda. See the café menu.

Museum shop:
In the museum's shop you can buy your own excavation kit, beautiful petrifications or fossil teeth from the giants of the past. The shop is located next to the ticket office.

Program

Coming soon...

Forsker søger efter fossiler i kalkbrud.

Mennesker leder efter fossiler i kalkbrud

Events throughout the country

Sealand

FossilFestival

Natural History Museum Denmark

Travel with us back in time and learn more about nature, climate and biodiversity through Earth's history. On 21 September, the Natural History Museum Denmark dedicates a whole day to fossils and their fantastic stories about Denmark's past and the development of life on Earth.

Datoe and time: 21 september 10AM – 5PM

Location: Øster Voldgade 5–7, 1350 Copenhagen K

More to come...

Jutland

Fossil hunt – search for the treasures of the past

Outdoorhimmerland.dk with Birgitte Wilsted Simonsen

Try your luck as a fossil hunter at Skillingbro Limestone Quarry. You can find fossils just by digging or scraping a little in the surface of the fracture surface itself or in the large pile of limestone in front of the slope. We will examine the hidden treasures of the past, we will hammer, tap, polish and study our finds - maybe we can even find something from a shark. Take your (grand)parents by the hand and come out and look for fossils from before your grandfather was born... well, actually from the time the limestone was formed in the sea.

Date and time: 21 september 10 – 11.30 AM

Meeting point: The big parking lot by Rold Storkro, Vælderskoven 13, 9520 Skørping.

Target audience: Mostly for children, but everyone is very welcome

OBS: Bring practical clothing and footwear, as the quarry can be a bit slippery. A change of clothes for the car home, a packed lunch and something to drink can also be a good idea.

Feel free to bring equipment such as: Hammer, chisel/large nail, safety glasses and a bucket/bag to hold the day's find..

Pris: 75 kr. pr participent by MobilePay 471400. Note the event date+time and your phone no. in your payment text. Additional purchase of a badge for a scouts uniform is 25 kr.