Palaeontology information centre
26-metre Diplodocus skeleton is a museum icon and has been on display for more than 100 years. Found in Wyoming, USA.
Catch up on what is happening in the Palaeontology Department and find out how you can get involved in palaeontology in the sections below.
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News centre
The latest news from the Palaeontology department
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Marsh Palaeontology Award
The Marsh Award for Palaeontology seeks to recognise individuals or groups who have contributed significantly to the field of palaeontology. Find out more, including how to submit a nomination.
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Professional bodies
Learn which professional organisations the Palaeontology Department has links with that can provide further information about geology and palaeontology in Britain.
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Citizen science - get involved!
Find out how you could get involved with palaeontology and help conserve Britain's fantastic geological heritage.
Palaeontology journal
Published by the Museum, the Journal of Systematic Palaeontology contains major papers describing new or poorly understood faunas and flora. This international journal is issued quarterly.
Find out more about the journal