ALL UPCOMING EVENTS
VOLCANO DAY
SAT, MAY 18TH
10AM-2PM
Come watch our trashcano erupt, touch a volcanic rock, learn about the different types of volcanoes, make some volcano crafts, and crack geodes!In our Northwest Gallery explore exhibits of Mt. Saint Helens memorabilia and memories, and share your story with us.
Fun and educational for all ages, both outdoor AND indoor activities .
Included with general admission. Free for members. Geodes for cracking sold separately.
FREE GUIDED TOUR
MAY-NOVEMBER
Embark with us on a journey into the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.
This well-curated tour is designed to provide a fun and educational introduction to the world of rocks and minerals and the Rice Museum. Walking through our galleries you’ll admire the stunning beauty of nature’s artwork while learning about the geological processes that create them. In addition, you’ll hear about the couple that spent a lifetime collecting these wonders, and then turned their collection and home into a museum. Afterwards enjoy the displays at your own pace, have a picnic outside, or walk one of our nature trails.
It’s the perfect tour for science enthusiasts, rockhounds, or anyone who has driven past us on highway 26 and wondered what that mid-century modern home was in the middle of the farmland!
Advanced registration is required. This is a mixed group (families) tour with up to 20 attendees. Recommended for first grade and older. Please make sure to register all people in your party, including children.
SAVE THE DATE:
Sat, Jun 15th – Lecture and Book Signing – Beautiful Rocks and How to Find Them by Alison Jean Cole
Sat, Jun 22nd – Space Day
Sat, July 13th – Garage Sale
Sat, July 20th – Prospector’s Day
Sat, Aug 24th – Summer Bash
Sat, Sep 21st – Mystery Mineral Day
Sat, Oct 5th – Garage Sale
Sat, Oct 26th – Halloween
Sat, Nov 16th – Diamonds and Diorite: A Minecraft Day
Sat, Dec 7th – Nifty Fifties Christmas