About Us

At Fossil Crates, we bring the wonder of prehistoric life to collectors, educators, and museums through meticulously crafted fossil replicas. Founded by Dr. Brian Curtice, a leading dinosaur paleontologist with decades of field and research experience, Fossil Crates specializes in providing authentic, scientifically accurate, and visually stunning dinosaur skulls and skeletons for discerning collectors, museums, universities, and public institutions. When you buy from Fossil Crates you are helping to support discovery, research, education, and global communities like Madagascar through the Madagascar Ankizy Fund.

🦖 Dinosaur Rooms & Paleo Spaces

We specialize in designing custom dinosaur rooms and paleo spaces—immersive environments filled with fossil casts, educational signage, and life-size reconstructions. Whether you want to turn a classroom, museum gallery, retail space, or private collection into a paleontological dream, we help you create a captivating environment that sparks curiosity and invites learning.

Every cast is produced using museum-quality techniques and is made-to-order. Our clients include top-tier institutions and private investors who demand rarity, credibility, and craftsmanship.

🏛️ Traveling Exhibits

Our turnkey traveling exhibits are flexible, customizable, and ready to inspire. From compact 500 sq. ft. displays to expansive 10,000+ sq. ft. experiences, our exhibit packages feature striking casts, interactive elements, XR enhancements, educational signage, and our exclusive DynaText™ system—customized interpretive text tailored to your audience and venue. Themes include:

Madagascar: Land of Mystery

Pterosaur: PTeeth and PTails

Portrait of a Predator: Evolution and Anatomy of Theropod Skulls

Savage Ancient Seas and more.

🔧 Paleontological Services

We offer an array of world-class services, including:

  • Museum-quality fossil casts
  • 3D scanning and printing, both in-house and field-based
  • Prospecting and site assessment
  • Excavation and recovery of fossils
  • Preparation and restoration
  • Custom mounting, remounting, and installation
  • Specimen identification
  • Marketing
  • Fundraising
  • Fossil financing
  • Technology consultation and packages
  • RFP assistance
  • Exhibit design and production, including consulting for new or existing galleries

With decades of experience and unmatched expertise, we help institutions of all sizes turn fossil specimens into unforgettable displays. Our team ensures a seamless and stress-free experience from choosing specimens and customizing mounts to delivering a polished, educational exhibit.

🌍 Giving Back Together

A portion of proceeds from Madagascar-themed casts and exhibits supports Ankizy.org, funding education, healthcare, and clean water projects benefitting children in Madagascar. In addition, part of each sale contributes to paleontological discovery, research, and global outreach. Your purchase makes a real-world difference.

Fossil Crates—where science meets storytelling, art meets accuracy, and fossils meet the future. Let’s build your next exhibit or collection together.

 

Let's Build Something Timeless

To inquire about available specimens or commission a custom display, contact
Dr. Brian Curtice directly at Brian@FossilCrates.com

Whether you're curating a collection or building a legacy, Fossil Crates is your portal to the prehistoric world.