Do you have a special rock, fossil, mineral, or possible meteorite that you would like identified? Has it been handed down for generations without anyone knowing what it really is? Could it be valuable? Is it a scientific marvel? Bring your geological curiosities by our booth to find out! Experts from MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences will evaluate your prized specimen and give you the facts.

Don't have your own specimen? We will have real fossils, meteorites, and minerals on hand that you can touch and explore, including many specimens from right here in Massachusetts! Come learn about the rocks found in your backyard, find out what the famous Plymouth rock is made of, and see local rocks that are over 500 million years old!