Prepping the Past to Prepare for the F​uture

Prepping the Past to Prepare for the Future

The Whiteside Museum of Natural History is in search of funding to assist in the acquisition of additional microscope equipment for the WMNH Fossil Preparation Laboratory as well as funding to upgrade current donated equipment that needs to be replaced due to age and use. This equipment is essential to the fossil preparation process and to the WMNH paleontologists preparing the world class fossils found in Seymour, Texas. This equipment will be used for both fossil preparation and education programs, the latter of which will be made available to schools, students, and the general public.

After discovery in the field, each specimen undergoes meticulous preparation to ensure it can be safely studied, handled, and exhibited. These fossils play a dual role: they are key to ongoing scientific research and are also essential in our educational efforts, helping us engage students, families, and curious minds of all ages. As a non-profit institution, we rely on the generosity of supporters to keep this work going. Your donation helps us purchase the tools and materials needed to prepare fossils for classrooms, exhibits, and scientists alike, ensuring these important fossils continue to inform, inspire, and educate for generations to come.