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Hall C2 guides

Fossils and science

Dig kits and real fossils: what kids actually uncover, and how to check that a fossil is genuine and legally collected.

Buying Real Dinosaur Fossils: What Is Legal and How to Spot Fakes

When owning a dinosaur fossil is legal in the US, which fossils cannot be sold, what to ask a seller about provenance, and how to spot fakes and composites.

Buying guide
Dinosaur Dig Kits and Fossil Kits: What Kids Actually Dig Up
What is inside dinosaur dig kits, dig eggs and real fossil kits, the age on the box, the mess to expect and the safety labels to check before you buy.