Discover deep time

Fossil Guides

Learn what to look for, understand the history behind a specimen, and build your collection with confidence.

Explore by fossil type

Explore one-off specimens and what to look for as a collector.

Stone from space — survivors of journeys that began before the Earth itself formed.

Preserved leaves, ferns and wood from forests that pre-date the flowering plants.

Snails and their relatives — a group that has thrived in the oceans for over 500 million years.

Ichthyosaur, plesiosaur and mosasaur material — top predators of the Mesozoic seas.

Some of the earliest evidence of life on Earth — stromatolites, soft-bodied animals and Cambrian pioneers.

Coiled marine molluscs that ruled the seas for ~340 million years before vanishing with the dinosaurs.

Three-lobed sea creatures from the dawn of complex life — among the very first arthropods on Earth.

Replaceable teeth from prehistoric sharks — most species shed thousands in a lifetime.

Articulated and partial fish from prehistoric lakes and seas, often beautifully preserved on slabs.

Fragments of bone, tooth and tracks from the great reptiles that dominated the Mesozoic.

Museum-grade casts and reconstructions — clearly labelled, ideal for teaching and display.

Curated pieces chosen for memorable, gift-ready presentation across budgets.