SOLOMONS, Md. – Longtime fossil shell collector Barry Norbeck donated thousands of shells and other invertebrate fossils to the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM). This is the largest and most important local fossil shell collection ever received by the museum.
The collection is especially valuable scientifically for several reasons. Norbeck carefully documented where each specimen was collected, sought out even small and rare shells, and preserved material from sites that are no longer accessible due to shoreline armoring or development.
The Calvert Marine Museum gratefully acknowledges the generosity of Barry Norbeck in donating this collection. There is much to be learned from this world-class assemblage, and museum staff look forward to sharing its stories with the public.
Plans are underway to share highlights of the Norbeck fossil shell collection with the public during a special museum event in mid-June. Additional details will be announced in the coming months.
Explore how the prehistoric past, natural environments, and maritime heritage come to life and tell a unique story of the Chesapeake Bay. The Calvert Marine Museum is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for seniors, military, and veterans with valid I.D, AAA and AARP members, $6 for children ages 5 – 12, children under 5 and museum members are admitted free. Proud participant in Museums for ALL. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com