Guys, Rutgers has a mummy you probably never knew existed
It’s in College Ave’s hidden gem
You walk or drive past this building every day, but we’ll bet you didn’t know what was lurking inside of it! The Rutgers Geology Museum, located on 85 Somerset St. (right across from Barnes & Noble) is filled with historical artifacts, dinosaur bones and fossils, and the best part? It’s free!
The array of artifacts from Ancient Egypt will fascinate you- and the jewelry is simply gorgeous. Just don’t mind the mummy that will be watching you while you browse…
There is also a collection of dinosaur artifacts…Creepy skulls, fossils, even the leg of a giant dinosaur on the side of the wall. Who knew so many attractions were right there? Granted, the museum is a bit tricky to find, but it is well worth the search.
One of the more interesting attractions is the collection of Native American artifacts at the Geology Museum. Baskets that once held water and grains, moccasins, jewelry, and other precious items are on display on the upper level of the museum.
…and let’s not forget our creepy friends. Learn about the history and evolution of man by seeing first-hand all of the changes that have taken place in the human skull.
The array of beautiful shells and rocks- from New Jersey and from around the world – is very impressive! It is like a “gem” on College Ave that nobody ever speaks of.
You can learn a lot about New Jersey’s geology here, too, as many people have donated items to the museum that include antique textbooks and tools.
The Museum hours vary: it is closed on Sunday and Monday, open from 10 a.m to 5 p.m on Tues.-Thurs, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Stop by and say hello to this saber tooth creature! Remember, admission is free, so it is well worth the walk from Scott Hall!