Contact Us

The Aurora Fossil Museum is located at 400 Main Street in Aurora, North Carolina, 27806

Hours of Operation
September 09, 2026 - February 28, 2027: Open Wednesday through Sunday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
We will be closed on Mondays & Tuesdays, and on November 26, and December 24 & 25.

March 02, 2027 - May 23, 2027: Open Tuesday through Sunday 9:30 am to 4:00 pm
We will be closed on Mondays, and on Sunday, March 28.

Please note that the Fossil Park and Fossil Pits are Aurora Fossil Museum property and have the same operating schedule as the Museum.

**If the museum is closed, the fossil pits and park are also closed.**

For more information please contact us at the following:
Mailing address:

Aurora Fossil Museum
PO Box 352
Aurora, NC 27806-0352

General Inquiries please email us at:
Info

For information or to arrange a group visit, please email us at:
Group Visits

For information on Volunteering to help us, please email us at:
Be A Volunteer

For information or to arrange an outreach program, please email us at:
Outreach

For gift shop questions, please email us at:
Gift Shop

For information on our Fossil Kits for Classrooms, please email us at:
Fossil Kit

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Upcoming Events (View All)

Museum and Fossil Park Closed

Nov 02, 2026 - Nov 02, 2026

Museum and Fossil Park Closed

Nov 03, 2026 - Nov 03, 2026

Outreach: 2026 NC Fossil Fair

Nov 07, 2026 @ 10am - Nov 07, 2026 @ 4pm

Museum and Fossil Park Closed

Nov 09, 2026 - Nov 09, 2026

Museum and Fossil Park Closed

Nov 10, 2026 - Nov 10, 2026

Museum and Fossil Park Closed