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New Dinosaur Named

Meet Spinops sternbergorum, a new species of horned dinosaur from Alberta, Canada. Alf Museum curator Dr. Andy Farke led an international team of paleontologists who studied and named this animal.

We’re Back!

The Alf Museum’s newly renovated Hall of Life is now open to the public, with updated displays, new interactive exhibits, and lots of great fossils. Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, meet a T. rex, touch a mammoth tusk, and so much more!

Alf Museum Elephant

Decades after discovery, a proboscidean (elephant) skull collected near Barstow, California, and housed in the collections of the Alf Museum, is making its official debut to the scientific community. This 15 million year old specimen represents one of the most complete skulls of Zygolophodon ever collected in North America.

We’re Back!

The Alf Museum’s newly renovated Hall of Life is now open to the public, with updated displays, new interactive exhibits, and lots of great fossils. Learn about the latest scientific discoveries, meet a T. rex, touch a mammoth tusk, and so much more!

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Fossil Sliced, Diced, and Re-Interpreted

Monday, 20 February 2012 00:35 Andrew Farke

Our collections are important to the general public and the scientific community. As a perfect illustration of these many uses, the Rhamphorhynchus skeleton on display in the Hall of Life just played a major part in a recent technical publication!

Last Updated on Monday, 20 February 2012 01:17 Read more...

Moments in Time: Evolution of a Legacy

Thursday, 02 February 2012 16:23 Andrew Farke

The renovation of the Hall of Life at the Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology was only one small step in a journey spanning 75 years. In celebration of this achievement, "Moments in Time: Evolution of a Legacy," is now available as a full-color book chronicling the museum's history. The pages feature photos from the museum's beginnings, as well as a special section on the recent renovation. Museum trustee Terry Baganz volunteered as "photo curator" for this collection, which is now available at this external link.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 February 2012 17:00

New Dinosaur Named in Study Led by Alf Scientist

Tuesday, 29 November 2011 18:40 Alf Museum

A new species of horned dinosaur was announced today by an international team of scientists led by Alf Museum staff, 95 years after the initial discovery of the fossil.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 December 2011 16:58 Read more...

Alf Museum Elephant

Thursday, 10 November 2011 21:35 Andrew Farke

Decades after discovery, a proboscidean (elephant) partial skull in the collections of the Alf Museum is making its official debut to the scientific community, in an article appearing in the November 2011 issue of Journal of Vertebrate Paleontology.

Last Updated on Thursday, 10 November 2011 22:20 Read more...

Hall of Life Renovation Completed

Monday, 24 October 2011 15:54 Andrew Farke

The Raymond M. Alf Museum of Paleontology celebrated the $1.8 million dollar renovation of its Hall of Life at a ribbon-cutting celebration and dinner on Friday, October 21, 2011, at The Webb Schools in Claremont, California.

Last Updated on Monday, 24 October 2011 16:12 Read more...

Museum Hours

Mon. - Fri. 8am to 4pm

(closed for lunch, 12pm to 1pm)

Sat. 1pm to 4pm

Closed Sundays

$6 per person, 4 & under are free

Upcoming Events

Become a Junior Paleontologist

Join our after-school enrichment class, to get a behind-the-scenes look at the museum and learn all about the life of a paleontologist. Hosted on four consecutive Mondays (March 5, 12, 19, and 26). Contact outreach director Kathy Sanders for more information, at 909-482-5225.

Family Science Discovery Day

Prehistoric California
Saturday, March 10, 2012, 1 pm - 4 pm
This hands-on science learning and fun day for the general public features learning stations, touch tables, and related crafts activities. Special Admission Fee: $3 per person; 4 & under are free