Collection: Fossil Fish - Windows into 400 Million Years of Evolution

Fish are among the oldest and most successful animal groups on Earth. Fossil discoveries trace their evolution from the Devonian “Age of Fishes” (419 - 359 million years ago) to later periods when sharks, bony fish, and ray-finned fish thrived. These fossils reveal the origins of many modern species.

Our fossil fish collection includes specimens ranging from the Eocene of Wyoming, the Cretaceous of Lebanon, and many more. From beautifully preserved skeletons to individual scales and fish teeth.