New for 2019! Summer hours are effective 6/24/2019-9/1/2019! Summer Hours: Monday- 10:00 AM- 5:00 PM. Tuesday- Closed. Wednesday- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. Thursday- 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Friday- 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Saturday- 10:00 AM- 7:00 PM. Sunday- 10:00 AM-5:00 PM. We’ll see you soon!
One of the most popular attractions at our museum is the Rockpile, a regularly-stocked 10×10 area containing agate, jasper, petrified wood, quartz crystals, sunstones, and other collectibles. We try to maintain a regional flavor to the material, but that’s not always easy. Plus, there’s good stuff from other locations that the kids enjoy. So we
Rockpile Gets Additions From Oregon Decorative Rock Read More »
Make your plans to drop by Friday or Saturday to check out the materials we’re selling off in our Spring Cleaning event. You’ll find a combination of yard rocks, rockpile extras, excess museum store inventory, books, museum equipment, and more. Please BYOB- Bring Your Own Bucket. There will be no early access. We have a
Garage Sale Starts Friday 5/24 at 1:00 PM Read More »
If you’ve always had a fascination for volcanoes and earthquakes, Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals shares your passion. On Saturday, May 11, 2019, we’ve scheduled a full day of events with demonstrations, family activities, and talks by volcanologists from the U.S. Geological Survey Cascades Volcano Observatory. We live in a highly volcanic region
Volcano Day is Erupting Soon, Should be a Blast Read More »
What do you do if you’re feeling a little old and grubby? Schedule a trip to the spa, of course, and book a makeover from top to bottom. In the fossil conservation world, the concept is the same, but the mechanics of making it happen are a bit more complex. For one thing, it can
Large Mammal Skull Headed to OMSI for Cleaning, Prep Work Read More »
Famed mineral photographer Jeff Scovil dropped by the museum recently to shoot pictures of some of our top specimens, as well as “glamor shots” for regional collectors. The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is sponsoring six-pages featuring the best of the museum’s collection in a supplement to the The Mineralogical Record, to be
Mineral Photographer Jeff Scovil Visits Museum for Mineral Glamor Shots Read More »
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Thunder-Egg-Stravaganza Tickets On Sale NOW! Read More »
If you’re looking for a science theme to spice up your next date, the Museum has you covered. DatingAdvice.com recently interviewed us for a feature article about turning a visit to our collection into a memorable experience for couples. It’s a fun read. To recap, pondering the mysteries of universe together can start with our fossil display,
Start Hot Dates With Cool Rocks Read More »
It’s finally here! The much-anticipated Spann Exhibit will be installed in the Master Gallery this Thursday and Friday, March 21 and 22. The Master Gallery will be closed Thursday and Friday for the installation. Come on out on Saturday, March 23, and meet-and-greet with Jim from 10:00-3:00 and Jim and Gail from 1:00-3:00 and see
Spann Exhibit Opens Saturday, 3/23/19 Read More »
GO TO TICKETING PAGE The egg hunt that “rocks” returns once again! Join us at Rice Museum on Saturday, April 20, 2019. Admission is $8 for everyone ages 5 and up, and includes admission to the museum galleries. Advanced online ticket purchase is required. Your mission: locate 4 eggs of different colors around our property and redeem them
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