Aurora, North Carolina: Fossil Museum and Downtown Dig Pit
Known mostly for its shark fossils, this small museum incorporates a public dig pit across the street -- providing some of the museum exhibits.
Aurora Fossil Museum
- Address:
- 400 Main St., Aurora, NC
- Directions:
- Downtown, at the intersection of NC-1965/Main St. and 4th St. Museum on the north side, dig pit on the south side.
- Hours:
- Museum hours vary; pit open daily dawn-dusk. (Call to verify) Local health policies may affect hours and access.
- Phone:
- 252-322-4238
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This place is definitely worth a stop. It's free! And while we were there some kids found a giant meg tooth.
[Melissa J, 07/12/2021]Learn about the giant white shark, Megalodon, and Dig the Past in the Fossil Park. The Aurora Fossil Museum is a North Carolina state attraction. Admission and dig are free!
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This small museum is notable for the public fossil dig pit across the street -- a source of some of the museum exhibits and an unusual sight in any downtown.