Paleontological Research Institution
| Founder | Gilbert Harris |
|---|---|
| Established | 1932 |
| Mission | The Paleontological Research Institution pursues and integrates education and research, and interprets the history and systems of the Earth and its life to increase knowledge, educate society, and encourage wise stewardship of the Earth. |
| Focus | Paleontological research, Earth science education |
| Director | Dr. Warren Allmon |
| Address | 1259 Trumansburg Rd. |
| Location | Ithaca , New York , United States |
| Website | www |
The Paleontological Research Institution, or PRI, is a paleontological organization in Ithaca, New York, with a mission including both research and education. PRI is affiliated with Cornell University, houses one of the largest fossil collections in North America, and publishes, among other things, the oldest journal of paleontology in the western hemisphere, Bulletins of American Paleontology.
PRI's facilities include the Museum of the Earth, a natural history museum that houses some of PRI's collections for public viewing and educates visitors on the history of life on Earth, and, since 2013, the Cayuga Nature Center, an educational venue with a focus on outdoor and environmental education.