The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals

Winter Hours: Wednesday to Sunday 10am-4pm. Closed Monday and Tuesday.

Foreground woman looking in display case. Background two visitors wander through the Main Gallery of minerals at the Museum.

Plan Your Visit

Everything you need to know before you arrive, including hours, admission, directions, and accessibility information.

Young child holds up a cracked geode to the camera.

Donate

You can help us to continue to grow and serve our community. Any amount is appreciated. Learn more here.

Grandmother, grandfather, and grandkids touch a giant, polished thunderegg.

Become a Member

Enjoy free admission, special access, and the satisfaction of supporting a museum that inspires curiosity and learning.

Eruption of trashcano, where plastic balls are put into a plastic trash can with water. A small amount of liquid nitrogen is added to make the can explode.

Events

Explore lectures, programs, and special events happening at the museum throughout the year.

The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals exists to engage, inspire, and educate on the wonder and complexity of our Earth.

Featured Exhibit

Discover the Crown Jewel of the Rice Museum

Explore The Alma Rose Rhodochrosite On Google Arts & Culture

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Read more on the Rice Museum Blog

Blog
Digging In: Restoring the Museum’s Native Habitat
Digging In: Restoring the Museum’s Native Habitat
New Exhibit Spotlight: Mighty Morphin’ Minerals
New Exhibit Spotlight: Mighty Morphin’ Minerals
New Exhibit Spotlight: Oceanic Origins
New Exhibit Spotlight: Oceanic Origins
Honoring Edgar Ulrich “Rich” Gogl
Honoring Edgar Ulrich “Rich” Gogl
Answers to the Question of “Why” and “How” You and I Should Support the Rice Museum.
Answers to the Question of “Why” and “How” You and I Should Support the Rice Museum.

With Support From Our Partners and Individual Donors

Treasures in the Grove