The Perkins Museum on the University of Vermont campus features displays related to geology, such as a polished cephalopod slab, an Ichthyosaur exhibit, dinosaur footprints, red slate benches, early granite mining in Vermont as well as assorted minerals, rocks and fossils. The museum is home to the "Charlotte Whale," Vermont's state fossil. Tours are available by arrangement without charge. They range from a five-minute overview to a 30-minute guided presentation. A variety of hand-outs are available, such as scavenger hunts and information on the exhibits.
