ONLINE MINERAL AUCTION

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Malachite
Sunstone Cut by Steven Tyler
Red Quartz, Russia
Smoky Quartz Mouse by Patrick Dehrer
Red Beryl, Utah
Amazonite & Smoky Quartz, Colorado, USA
Faceted Fluorite Pendant
Fluorite, Northern Cape, South Africa
Cavansite, Maharashtra, India
Heliodor, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Tea Set with Minerals
Aquamarine, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Calcite, Fujian, China
Dragon Carved Quartz by Jack Hogue
Fluorapatite, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

SEPTEMBER 19-28TH 2025

MineralAuctions.com is hosting a benefit auction for the Museum, featuring a curated selection of fine minerals, gems, and experiences*. This special auction will showcase exceptional specimens and support the Museum’s mission. Items will go live around September 9th. 

*All offered items were gifted by donors for the purpose of auctioning them off to support the Museum. 

Email events@ricenorthwestmuseum.org to stay up to date, and receive a reminders when the auction goes live and is about to close.

How Your Purchase Helps the Museum

Buying a mineral at our benefit auction directly contributes to our educational and operational initiatives. This financial support is crucial for us to continue offering diverse, high-quality experiences, care for our collection, update exhibits and displays, and maintain our historic house and grounds.

2024 Milestones:

  • Gave 100 School Tours
  • Changed out 11 Displays and Exhibits
  • Offered Summer Camps for the First Time
  • Presented 19 STEM Events at the Museum
  • Hosted 2 Paid Smithsonian Summer Interns
  • Participated in 30 Outreach Events
  • Conducted 55 Free Tours
  • And MORE!
Kids examining rocks at museum.

"What's in it for me?"

Answers to the question of why and how you and I should support the Museum. 

Written by:
Jan Morrison, Rice Museum Board Member

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Jan Morrison, Board Member

Not looking to add to your collection?
You can also support us with a financial gift!

Any amount makes a difference, and is tax-deductible

Your generosity ensures that we can continue to deliver on our mission to engage, inspire, and educate on the wonder and complexity of our Earth.

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