Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College

Fryxell Geology Museum at Augustana College Located in the Department of Geology at Augustana College, the Fryxell Geology Museum boasts a collec Hours are in effect when Augustana College is in session.

05/11/2026
Take it from local 2nd graders! Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum is a blast!
05/04/2026

Take it from local 2nd graders! Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum is a blast!

Augustana geology majors, Jake Sawin '27, Teddy Bednard '28 and Nico Benvenuto '26 have continued their work in Dr. Kels...
04/28/2026

Augustana geology majors, Jake Sawin '27, Teddy Bednard '28 and Nico Benvenuto '26 have continued their work in Dr. Kelsey Arkle's paleontology lab preparing triceratops bones for exhibit at the Putnam Museum and Science Center. Through a partnership with Augustana College Geology Department, Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum, and the Putnam Museum and Science Center, extraordinary opportunities for our students have been created to participate directly in authentic paleontological research with professional paleontologist, Dr. Marcus Eriksen, and Putnam Museum scientists and staff. Last week, Jake and Teddy showcased their work and engaged with Putnam philanthropists at a premier donor circle event.

Six geology majors shared their knowlege and enthusiasm for science with a steady stream of elementary students and thei...
04/27/2026

Six geology majors shared their knowlege and enthusiasm for science with a steady stream of elementary students and their parents at the Rock Island Acadmey Science Fair. Clark Ross '29, Carter Lavold '28, Sonja Illy '28, Isaac Loyo '27, Grace Grafton '27, Tara Armas '27 were incredible Augustana science ambassadors and teachers!

While in town for his screening of "Reef Builders" at the QC Environmental Film Series, London movie producer, Stephen S...
03/06/2026

While in town for his screening of "Reef Builders" at the QC Environmental Film Series, London movie producer, Stephen Shearman, was impressed with Augustana's Fryxell Geology Museum collections, and particularly loved examining and discussing fossils of ancient coral reef systems on display with fellow local film producers and faculty.

John Oostenryk, part time geology technician and assistant curator, performs delicate preventative conservation on one o...
02/13/2026

John Oostenryk, part time geology technician and assistant curator, performs delicate preventative conservation on one of the Fryxell Geology Museum's prized ichthyosaur fossils from the famed Holzmaden, Germany fossil deposits.

Address

639 38th Street
Rock Island, IL
61201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm
Sunday 1pm - 4pm

Telephone

(309) 794-7318

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