ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Yesterday I made a visit to the Natural History Museum of Maastricht (The Netherlands) for my Birthday The museum is only a 40 minute drive from where I live and it showcases the entire natural history of the region, the cool thing about this museum is that the fossils which are showcased here are all regional fossils from The Netherlands, Germany & Belgium. I am starting the topic off with 2 pictures of the special exhibit called Microsculptures, which shows giant detailed photographs of insects to show how magnifecent they are. Then I went on to the "Mosaleum" which holds "Bér" the holotype specimen of Prognathodon saturator 5 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 A replica of the holotype specimen of Mosasaurus hoffmannii, which was found in the Sint-Pietersberg in Maastricht Devonian fossils from Eifel (Germany), Ardennen (Belgium) & Zuid-Limburg (The Netherlands) Crinoids, Trilobites & Brachiopods Trilobite cruziana Corals, Sponges & Crinoids Carboniferous fossils from Zuid Limburg (The Netherlands) Lepidodendron & Sigillaria Calamites Fern fossils Cretaceous fossils from Maastricht & from the Aachen Formation in Zuid Limburg (The Netherlands) Crinoid Starfish Petrified wood Shells Tube worms & Belemnites Ammonites The largest ammonite found in the Netherlands petrified tree log 3 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebu Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Happy birthday what a cool trip, thanks for sharing. Nice photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 And then there is ofcourse the amazing Mosasaurus corridor which is part of the Cretaceous hall of the museum. All the fossils here are found in Maastricht itself. Mosasaurus lemonnieri teeth And several bones of Mosasaurus "Lars", the most recent excavated Mosasaurus from Maastricht, found in 2015. The famous Mosasaurus hoffmanni skeleton replica, a reconstruction of a specimen found in the 1950's Some of the original bones from the "Bemelse Mosasaurus" Allopleuron hoffmannii bones Allopleuron hoffmannii mounted skeleton 4 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 The Cretaceous of Maastricht part 2 Reconstuction of a hadrosaurid, only a few dozen Hadrosaurid bones were found in Maastricht so the reconstruction is mainly based on Amurosaurus & Corythosaurus The actual Hadrosaurid remains found in Maastricht The only mammalian tooth found in Maastricht. Leaves Corals Belemnites & Nautilus Shells Fish fossils Belemnite mass mortality plate 3 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Cretaceous of Maastricht part 3 Urchins Shark teeth Fish mouth parts K-Pg boundary clay layer from Stevns Klint in Denmark K-Pg boundary clay layer from Maastricht Paleocene fossils Eocene fossils Oligocene mass mortality plate found in my hometown Oligocene fossils Oligocene whale bones Miocene leaf fossils Miocene seed and cone fossils Miocene shark & fish teeth 3 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 Pleistocene fossils Mammoth tusk Ice Age cabinet Tegelen clay cabinet Turtle fossil Tapir fossil Mammuthus meridionalis, Stephanorhinus etruscus & horse fossils Cervus rhenanus fossils Eucladoceros tegulensis fossils Pleistocene primate (Macaca florentinus) teeth Beaver fossils Belvédère quarry pleistocene fossils Wooly mammoth skull & bones Dicerorhinus hemitoechus bones Flint tools I really enjoyed my time at the museum, if you are visiting the area, definiatly go and visit the museum! 2 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Amateur Paleontologist Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Amazing way to spend a birthday Absolutely love the Maastricht Cretaceous fossils, especially the vertebrates!! -Christian Opalised fossils are the best: a wonderful mix between paleontology and mineralogy! Q. Where do dinosaurs study? A. At Khaan Academy!... My ResearchGate profile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 15, 2019 Author Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, rebu said: Happy birthday what a cool trip, thanks for sharing. Nice photos Thank you! It's definiatly worth a visit, especially their mosasaurus collection is stunning 2 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 17, 2019 Author Share Posted February 17, 2019 On 15-2-2019 at 8:34 PM, The Amateur Paleontologist said: Amazing way to spend a birthday Absolutely love the Maastricht Cretaceous fossils, especially the vertebrates!! -Christian it indeed was! Yeah me too! Mosasaurs have always been one of my favorite prehistoric animals and the late cretaceous is by far my favorite time era, I really consider myself lucky to life in an area that's so rich in geological wonders 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeri_R Posted February 18, 2019 Share Posted February 18, 2019 Nice pictures! I haven't visited the museum yet. But it's on my to do list Greetings from Oostende! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted February 18, 2019 Author Share Posted February 18, 2019 17 minutes ago, Joeri_R said: Nice pictures! I haven't visited the museum yet. But it's on my to do list Greetings from Oostende! Thank you! It's absolutely a must-see, the entire cretaceous collection is amazing to see. The thing which I like most about the museum is that nearly all the fossils are from the region of Zuid Limburg Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyl Posted March 10, 2019 Share Posted March 10, 2019 Thanks for the photos! I visited a few years ago and really enjoyed it. I made the pilgrimage from the uk as we don’t have much in the way of mosasaur remains. my highlight was the full size replica mosasaur skeleton - even if I did discover it was only made of polystyrene Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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