Eastern Prehistoric Museum to Host Jamison Paleontology Lab Open House

The newly renovated lab will open its doors to the public for a behind-the-scenes look.

Mar. 25, 2026 at 9:47pm

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The Eastern Prehistoric Museum in Price, Utah will host a public open house for its newly renovated Jamison Paleontology Lab on March 26 from 4-7 p.m. Normally closed off to visitors, this event will allow the public to get an up-close look at the enhancements made to the museum's fossil preparation space over the past year.

Why it matters

The Jamison Paleontology Lab is a crucial part of the Eastern Prehistoric Museum's operations, allowing researchers and volunteers to prepare newly discovered fossils for display and study. This open house provides a rare opportunity for the community to see the inner workings of the museum's paleontology efforts.

The details

Museum paleontologists and volunteers will be on hand during the open house to discuss the renovation project and showcase some recently prepared fossils. The lab upgrades were made possible through significant donations from Paul Jamison, Castle Gate Engineering, an anonymous donor, and other private contributions.

  • The open house will take place on March 26, 2026 from 4-7 p.m.

The players

Eastern Prehistoric Museum

A museum in Price, Utah that focuses on prehistoric life and fossils found in the region.

Paul Jamison

A major donor who helped fund the renovation of the museum's paleontology lab.

Castle Gate Engineering

A company that contributed funding to the Jamison Paleontology Lab renovation project.

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What’s next

The museum plans to continue its paleontology research and fossil preparation work in the newly renovated lab space.

The takeaway

This open house provides a rare opportunity for the public to see the behind-the-scenes work that goes into preserving and studying prehistoric fossils at the Eastern Prehistoric Museum.