The Rice Museum is excited to announce this incredible topaz specimen will be on on loan from local collector Gene Meieran for one year. About the specimen: Over 60 years ago, when Gene Meiren was a graduate student at MIT, several large single crystals of topaz were purchased from a mine in Brazil by Alan …
As we reflect on this season, we are reminded of the importance of coming together and how enjoying museums supports our mental and physical wellness. 2021 was a momentous year for the Rice Museum, both as a unique experience and a banner year for change. The damage and closure from January’s flood allowed us time …
Tis the season for giving thanks. To show our appreciation for our members, we are having a week-long sales event just for you! Members get 20% off all regular price merchandise from Sunday, November 21 through Sunday, November 28 in-store. Not a member? Join today: https://bit.ly/30BzmXv Our gift shop is fully stocked and new items …
We will be CLOSED on Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 to give our staff a much-needed break. We will be OPEN on Saturday and Sunday, November 27 and 28. See you then!
Columbia command module pilot Michael Collins inside the craft. Credit: Photo courtesy of NASA The Rice Museum of Rocks and Minerals presents Destination Moon: The Apollo 11 Mission. The poster exhibition from the Smithsonian celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission and explores the birth and development of the American space program and …
Mark your calendars for the return of Mystery Mineral Day, scheduled for Saturday, September 25, 2021 in the Northwest Gallery. The always-anticipated event runs from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Every year, the Museum organizes a panel of experts in the fields of rock & mineral identification, fossil study, and meteorite analysis. We bring together experts from multiple fields to …
Tucker’s Dinosaur Club, the Rice Museum’s new kids’ club, launches September 1. Tucker’s Club is FREE to all but registration is required to become an official member. Members receive free passes to the Museum, an official member badge, and invitations to special club events at the Museum. Every month new activities will be posted to this page, and you’ll receive a reminder …
The Rice Museum is happy to announce the launch of Pop Rocks, a new monthly pop-up shopping event at the Museum. Each month we will highlight one or two small businesses from our region working with rocks, minerals, fossils, or related materials. Pop Rocks is an indoor event and FREE with general admission. So join us on …
The Museum is offering free guided group tours (guided experiences) throughout the months of August and September. These limited capacity group tours hit all of the same Next Generation Science Standards as the Museum’s typical school tour program and are lead by the same enthusiastic group of educators. Tours include outdoor activities (weather permitting). Priority booking …
The Rice Museum has been selected to participate in the Museum Assessment Program (MAP), which is administered by the American Alliance of Museums. Through guided self-study assessment and on-site consultation with a museum professional, participation in MAP will empower the Rice to better serve the citizens of Portland Metro by facilitating its meeting and exceeding the highest …
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