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Claremont, California
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Located at The Webb Schools in Claremont, California, it is the only accredited paleontology museum on a high school campus in the United States.
The museum houses over 140,000 fossil specimens, making it one of the most comprehensive collections in the country.
Raymond M. Alf, a teacher at The Webb Schools, founded the museum in 1936 after inspiring his students with a fossil discovery.
The museum integrates its collection into the curriculum at The Webb Schools, allowing students to participate in real paleontological research.
The museum's collection includes many fossils from the nearby Mojave Desert, providing insights into the region's prehistoric life.
The museum features a remarkable display of dinosaur footprints, including those from the Jurassic period.
The museum's staff and students regularly participate in fieldwork and publish their findings in scientific journals.
