Weis Earth Science Museum

Museum Hours
Monday-Thursday 12-4 pm / Friday 12-7 pm / Saturday 10am-5pm / Sunday 1-5 pm / Closed national holidays

Admission (Beginning 2/1/2004)
$2.00 adults (18 -64) / $1.50 seniors (65 and over) / $1.50 juniors (13-17) / 1.00 (3-12) / Children under age 3 are free / UWFox students, faculty & staff are always free with campus ID.
Donations are Gladly Accepted

Weis Earth Science Museum • University of Wisconsin-Fox Valley • 1478 Midway Road, Menasha, WI 54952
920.832.2925 (For General Info) 920.832.2868 (For Scheduling a Tour)

Dam: Ice Age BeaversUpcoming Events & Exhibits

Dam: Ice Age Beavers in Wisconsin

This mini-exhibit details the discovery of an Ice Age beaver dam on the Schneider farm in Calumet County, Wisconsin, and study by the UW Oshkosh Geology Department.  Displays include a giant beaver skull replica, fossil beaver-chewed wood, tree rings, and other fossils.

"Fox Rocks 2010"

  • What: Mineral, Gem & Fossil Show
    • Dealers:
      • Jewelry
      • Books
      • Agates
      • Fossils
      • Gems
    • Demonstrations:
      • Wire-wrapping Jewelry
      • Gemstone Faceting
      • New Kids' Activities
    • Displays
    • Door Prizes
    • Raffle
    • Free Admission
    • Fun for the Whole Family
  • When: Saturday, March 13, 10am-5pm & Sunday, March 14, 10am-4pm
  • Where: UWFox Student Union & Emeritus Room
    University Of Wisconsin-Fox Valley
    1478 Midway Rd. Menasha, Wisconsin, USA

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The Weis Earth Science Museum is celebrating Wisconsin Museums Week by offering free admission to children and juniors when accompanied by a paying adult from May 16 through May 24.  This celebration is recognized by museums across the state of Wisconsin.  For more information, please visit the Wisconsin Federation of Museums website www.wisconsinmuseums.org

 

 

 



Fox Rocks 2009


VolcanoWeis ‘n’ Miner Rock Club

Next Meeting:
  • When: Tuesday, March 31, 2009
  • Time: 6:30 pm
  • Guest Speaker: Dr. William Mode, UW Oshkosh
  • Topic: Global Warming and the Arctic.
  • Where: Emeritus Room, UW- Fox Valley

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