The Jean & Ric Edelman Fossil Park & Museum, opened on March 31, 2025, is a remarkable 44,000-square-foot building located within a 65-acre fossil park in NJ. This facility aims for net-zero carbon emissions while providing immersive exhibits that educate visitors about the prehistoric era. Key features include hands-on fossil digs, nature trails, and interactive exhibits that emphasize scientific exploration and climate awareness. The museum's design embraces its natural surroundings, featuring wood-clad pavilions and creating a deep-time journey through Earth's history, aiming to inspire future generations.
"The design draws from the site's profound significance, offering visitors a deep-time perspective that connects past, present, and future," said Thomas J. Wong, AIA, Design Partner at Ennead Architects.
Matthew McChesney, Partner at KSS Architects, emphasized the museum's role in inspiring future generations, while Michael Lewis, Executive Creative Director at G&A, highlighted the interactive exhibits that immerse visitors in scientific discovery and climate themes.
The quarry, home to thousands of fossils from the Late Cretaceous Period, offers a unique opportunity to participate in real-time research.
Designed as a 'window through deep time,' the museum's architecture blends into its natural setting, with wood-clad pavilions overlooking the quarry and lake.
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