Welcome to the Paleontological Society of Austin.
Come and join us! We go on monthly field trips and if you enjoy fossils you will have a great time. Children are welcome and many of our field trips are suitable for kids. See the field trip calendar.
Purpose: The PSoA is a scientific, non-profit community-based organization devoted to the study of fossils. Our goals are: advancing the state of the science, educating the public, and collecting and identifying fossil specimens. Activities include:
- monthly meetings, field trips, and newsletters
- an annual fossil show with educational programs for kids
- irregular technical publications
- educational presentations
- exchanges of specimens and information with amateur and professional paleontologists world-wide
Normally 3rd Tuesday of the
month at 7:00 PM
Check the newsletter for Zoom links.
Austin Gem and Mineral Society (See Map)
6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-9546
The public is invited and always welcome!
Check the newsletter for Zoom links.
Austin Gem and Mineral Society (See Map)
6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-9546
The public is invited and always welcome!
34th Annual Fossil Fest:
November 7-8, 2026
Exhibits, dealers & door prizes.
Indoors at Old Settler's Association Headquarters
Highway 79, Round Rock, TX
(3 miles east of IH-35, next to Dell Diamond)
November 7-8, 2026
Exhibits, dealers & door prizes.
Indoors at Old Settler's Association Headquarters
Highway 79, Round Rock, TX
(3 miles east of IH-35, next to Dell Diamond)
Looking for fossils to collect or just to admire? Follow this link and select Texas
for a selection of Austin and Texas fossil localities, organizations, museums, and events.
Educational resources on the web for families and children.
Posters on prehistoric reptiles and sharks free for educational use.
Dinosaur posters coming soon!
Posters on prehistoric reptiles and sharks free for educational use.
Dinosaur posters coming soon!