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The north and south ammonite exhibition

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Ammonite is said to be "King of fossil" and prospers very much in the sea of old ... Mesozoic,
And it is extinct living thing with dinosaur.
This fossil is very popular as both the molding beauty of nature and scientific object.
In addition, for fossil production center of ammonite of cretaceous, Hokkaido is one of the best in the world,
Here Amakusa is known as one of the best production centers in the country, too.

This exhibition with Hokkaido of the cause of cooperation of Japanese fossil museum, "the north"
It is Loan Object Exhibition displaying mainly on ammonite fossil of Kyushu of "the south".

Period: From Saturday, July 16, 2011 to Wednesday, August 31
Place: Goshoura Islands development synthesis center (Goshoura cretaceous museum)
Admission: 200 yen for adults high school student 150 yen small, junior high student 100 yen
    Infant for free

Main showpiece:
 ・Ammonite fossil
   Hokkaido ammonite fossil
   Ammonite fossil such as Amakusa from Kyushu,
   In addition, (domestic and foreign ammonite fossil others)
 ・Reproduction specimen and restoration of dinosaur
   Reproduction frame of professional tapir fatty tuna Saul's
   Reproduction cranial bones such as tyrannosaurus or triceratops
   Allosaurus, supinosaurusu, Sa'iqa near,
   Restoration (size of the original - a half) of Dino meat    
 ・Dinosaur picture contest winning a prize, fine work work
   We are going to display about 260 points

The name The north and south ammonite exhibition
Place Goshoura Islands development synthesis center (Goshoura cretaceous museum)
Contact information Goshoura cretaceous museum
Tel: 0969-67-2325
Fax: 0969-67-2359