During winter break, Geomuseum Faxe will open its doors and offer experiences and activities for visitors of all ages. And there’s a new, unusual, and somewhat unappetizing item in the exhibition.
Geomuseum Faxe opens its doors during winter break and invites the whole family on a fascinating journey of discovery 63 million years back in time. The fantastic exhibition “Denmark’s Fossil Coral Reefs” offers the chance to explore life in the ancient ocean and see fossils of marine crocodiles, sharks, and nautiluses that once swam in what is now the Faxe Limestone Quarry.
World-famous puke stain
There’s also some news—a lump of 66-million-year-old vomit found at Stevns Klint will be on display in a small special exhibition during weeks 7 and 8. The lump of vomit has just been declared fossil find because the discovery is unusual and provides new insights into the food chains in the Cretaceous-era ocean. The fossilized vomit has been featured in media outlets around the world, and The New York Times has quoted museum curator Jesper Milán as saying that the vomit is “the most famous vomit in the world.”
New Activities: Play and Learn
At Geomuseum Faxe, you can get hands-on with history. As a new activity, children can try their hand at sorting real fossils and receive a beautiful poster as a reward for their efforts. They can also practice tying knots the way the limestone workers did or sit down at the drawing table and draw with charcoal.
"We are increasingly focusing on making history and geology accessible through play and activities, so that visitors can enjoy an experience where fun and learning go hand in hand," says Kasper Renström Østervig, director of the East Zealand Museum, which oversees Geomuseum Faxe.
So come on in to listen, read, play, and learn in the warmth, with a panoramic view of the beautiful Faxe Limestone Quarry, which serves as the backdrop for the stories.
See also the local special exhibition
Admission to the museum also includes access to the special exhibition “Stine Florian’s Faces,” which features charcoal portraits by local artist Stine Florian (1876–1921). Her works have adorned the walls of local homes, and this special exhibition reveals the stories behind the faces.
The museum is open Monday through Sunday during weeks 7 and 8 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Press contact:
Director of the East Zealand Museum, Kasper Renström Østervig, phone: 20 51 77 20