Explore the life and death of creatures from the Cambrian Period and Paleozoic Era. Trilobites are the second-most well-known fossil group after the dinosaurs, and are the most diverse group of animal species preserved in the fossil record. Trilobite Treasures is the most comprehensive traveling exhibition showcasing these ancient creatures. This collection provides a unique snapshot of life in the ancient Paleozoic seas. Trilobites lived, thrived and became extinct before the age of dinosaurs.