Welcome to the Paleontological Society of Austin.

Come and join us! We go on monthly field trips and if you enjoy fossils you will have a great time. Children are welcome and many of our field trips are suitable for kids. See the field trip calendar.

Purpose: The PSoA is a scientific, non-profit community-based organization devoted to the study of fossils. Our goals are: advancing the state of the science, educating the public, and collecting and identifying fossil specimens. Activities include:

The focus is primarily on Texas fossils, fossil collecting in Texas and involvement with Central Texas organizations. PSoA is a member of the South Central Federation of Mineral Societies.

Meetings
Normally 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM
Check the newsletter for Zoom links.
Austin Gem and Mineral Society (See Map)
6719 Burnet Lane, Austin, TX 78757
(512) 458-9546
The public is invited and always welcome!
Fossil Fest
32nd Annual Fossil Fest:
November 2-3, 2024  
Exhibits, dealers & door prizes.
Indoors at Old Settler's Association Headquarters
Highway 79, Round Rock, TX
(3 miles east of IH-35, next to Dell Diamond)
Localities
Looking for fossils to collect or just to admire? Follow this link and select Texas for a selection of Austin and Texas fossil localities, organizations, museums, and events.
Kids
Educational resources on the web for families and children.

Educational Resources
Posters on prehistoric reptiles and sharks free for educational use.
Dinosaur posters coming soon!
SCFMS Logo
AFMS Logo

PSoA is affiliated with South Central Federation of Mineral Societies & American Federation of Mineral Societies