Age of Fishes Museum

　　Can you imagine an era ruled by fish? Before the dinosaurs appeared, the rivers of central and western Australia were filled with strange ancient fish—armored fish, lungfish, and jawed fish resembling crocodiles. Sadly, they no longer exist, but their fossils were discovered and collected by humans in the small town of Canowindra and are now housed in the Age of Fishes Museum.

　　The Age of Fishes Museum is located in the town of Canowindra, New South Wales, and features a variety of fish fossils from the Devonian period, which date back 360 to 370 million years. Most are freshwater fish fossils, many of which were new discoveries to scientists and had never been seen before. The first fish fossil was found accidentally in 1955, followed by the discovery of various other fossils. Today, the museum houses over 4,000 fish fossils, allowing visitors to get an up-close look at these oddly shaped creatures and learn about their habitats and behaviors.

　　The Age of Fishes Museum is open from 10:00 to 16:00 every day of the week, including most holidays. Visitors curious about the museum can drop by anytime.

　　Age of Fishes Museum Must-visit reason: The most fascinating museum in Australia Continent: Oceania Country/Region: Australia State/Province: New South Wales