FOSSIL WEEKEND

November 11-12

With
Dr. Liz Nesbitt and
David B. Williams
of the Burke Museum

CHECK OUT THESE GREAT FREE EVENTS!

Fabulous Fossils

a gallery talk
and book signing

November 11

Noon – 2 p.m.

Gallery in Flagship Landing
1001 Water Street

Join Paleontologist Dr. Elizabeth A. Nesbitt and science writer David B. Williams, authors of Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State, for this special gallery talk and book signing.

Quimper Geological Society hosts

“Washington’s Fossils –
a new book presentation”
November 11, 4 – 5 p.m.

First Baptist Church

Join co-authors Elizabeth Nesbitt and David B. Williams as they discuss their new book, Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils of Washington State. They will provide background on what inspired them to write their book on fossils in Washington state, why they chose the fossils they did, and some of the new science that has allowed paleontologists to tease out the 500-million-year long story of life in this region. 

Our Future Of Oceans lecture series
continues through Fossil Week!

Fossils of Western Washington:
A Marine Perspective

Presented by

Dr. Liz Nesbitt & David B. Williams 

Sunday, November 12, 3 p.m.

Fort Worden Chapel

Join co-authors Dr. Liz Nesbitt and David B. Williams as they discuss this amazing array of past life, which is featured in their new book, “Spirit Whales and Sloth Tales: Fossils in Washington State”. They will provide the background on what inspired them to write the first book ever on fossils in the state, why they chose the fossils they did, and some of the new science that has allowed paleontologists to tease out the 500-million-year long story of life in this region. In addition, they will highlight some of the marine organisms, including several unusual whales, a six-foot-tall bird that resembled a penguin, and the state’s oldest fossils, trilobites and archaeocyaths.

To keep this lecture series accessible to all, regardless of the ability to pay, there is no set charge for these lecture events; however, donations are always welcomed and appreciated.

And don't miss this special event!

Dino Day

Saturday, November 18
11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Jefferson Museum of Art & History

Learn how the three types of rocks that make up our planet are formed from minerals. Uncover the dynamic, shifting nature of our planet with activities focusing on continental drift and plate tectonics.

Dino costumes are encouraged and we’ll be bringing some rarely displayed fossils from Jefferson County Historical Society's collection to the museum just for this special day of programming. 

SPECIAL HOLIDAY HOURS/EVENTS:

Both our museum & aquarium at Fort Worden will be OPEN the day after Thanksgiving and thru the weekend:

Friday-Sunday,
November 24-26
12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Be sure to check out the Visit menu on our new website for current hours, unanticipated closures or schedule changes.

2023 ANNUAL HOLIDAY
GIFT SHOP SALE

At both Fort Worden and Flagship downtown!

Shop Locally and Support Salish Sea Conservation

Gear, books, unique gifts by local artists--this year we will be featuring holiday ornaments!

10% off all merchandise*

(PTMSC Members get 15% off!)

*excludes gift certificates and memberships

At two PTMSC locations:

Fort Worden State Park

Friday/Saturday/Sunday  

November 24 - 26
Noon - 5 p.m.

PTMSC Store at Flagship Building

1001 Water Street

Friday/Saturday/Sunday

November 24 - 26
11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

PTMSC GIFT CARDS

PTMSC gift cards are now available for holiday gift giving!
Purchase gift cards for your family and friends, in any amount you choose, ($5 minimum.)
gift cards are available in the Museum gift shop and the downtown Store.
Once redeemed, they can be refilled, or turned in at either location to be used as an algae scraper in the Aquarium! 

JeffCo REPAIR EVENTS

Repair Events are free community gatherings in which people with repair skills share their time and talents to help fix their neighbors’ belongings.
For this event, we will have volunteers donating their time to help repair small appliances and electronics, textiles/clothes, tool sharpening, and other household items. 
Limit of 2 items per person.
If you know the specific part needed to repair your item, we ask that you bring it along. 

LAST IN-PERSON REPAIR EVENT
OF THE YEAR!

THIS SATURDAY!
November 4

10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Quilcene Community Center

PTMSC has a NEW WEBSITE

Go to ptmsc.org to see our brand spankin’ new website!

This site now features an improved menu,  more photos, interactive features for volunteers, and a focused approach to display our mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea.

Thanks to Shew Design and their expert handling of setting up this beautiful site–and thanks to all the volunteers who helped us throughout the beta testing process. We love it!

Check it out: PTMSC.org

GIVING TUESDAY
is around the corner!

SAVE THE DATE!

We are excited for this year's Giving Tuesday event, now a yearly tradition in which together we celebrate generosity. 

Whale on the Wharf

If you haven't been to downtown Port Townsend this summer, you may not know that PTMSC along with Stefanie Worwag, Mario Rivera, Les Schnick, and Ric Brenden installed a new exhibit on Union Wharf. At 42 feet long, this impressive installation is inspiring hundreds of people every week to learn more about gray whales and their home under the waves. The story behind this exhibit is an amazing example of community collaboration in service of the mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea.
Read more about the Whale on the Wharf here.

photo by Betsy Carlson

2022 Annual Report 

Check out PTMSC's Annual Report here.

EXHIBIT HOURS

Support our mission to inspire conservation of the Salish Sea.