Take Home Shellstone

Fossils in a block of stone.

IF YOU GO BACK 105 MILLION YEARS AGO, the land that is now Texas was covered in an ocean. The seashells you see on the walls of the monument are the fossils of creatures from that time. Learn about the construction of the monument and the history of the land that is now Texas, and create your own shell stone with clay.

Suitable for Kids 5 and up; younger children are welcome, but will need to have an adult to help.  This activity is free with purchase of an adult ticket to the San Jacinto Museum. On San Jacinto Family Day, kids are admitted for free when accompanied by a parent or grandparent.