Formed in Stone
Coming Soon: November 1, 2025 – January 4, 2026
Returning after more than ten years, Formed in Stone: The Natural Beauty of Fossils invites visitors to a breathtaking encounter in the deepest reaches of time. Look closely at original fossil specimens pulled from our invertebrate fossil collection, then gaze up at high-resolution photographs magnified up to 60 times, revealing intricate textures, fractal geometry, and delicate ornamentation that remained hidden in stone for millions of years. Each image, a snapshot frozen in time, unveils the natural beauty of ancient life and transforms it into a modern visual experience.
Built over a century of fieldwork and research, the Sam Noble Museum’s invertebrate paleontology collection includes more than one million specimens and ranks among North America’s most important archives of fossil invertebrate life. This up-close, high-definition exhibition of 12 select specimens pairs aesthetic wonder with a legacy of discovery, offering something for art lovers, curious families, children, students, and fossil enthusiasts alike.
