Latest news and announcements from the Rice Northwest Rock and Mineral Museum.
New this year, we are partnering with the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory to bring you science and family fun at Volcano Day at the Rice Museum. On Saturday, June 2, 2018, CVO scientists will give short talks throughout the day on our Cascades volcanoes and volcano science. Have a question about the volcanoes in […]
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This class introduces the theory and techniques of faceting gemstones. During the course, students will facet one or two gemstones with material and equipment provided by the Columbia Willamette Faceters’ Guild. Students will gain sufficient knowledge and techniques to continue faceting on their own. Where: Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals, Faceting Lab, 26385
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The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals is hosting a benefit dinner. Please join us July 14, 2018 at 5:00 PM as we honor Mary and the late Dennis Murphy for their contributions and many years of support of the Rice Museum. Visit our event page to purchase tickets. Dr. Terry C. Wallace, Jr.,
2018 Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction Tickets on sale now! Read More »
This event is SOLD OUT Museum members contact us for advanced registration. The egg hunt that “rocks†returns once again! Join us at Rice Museum on Saturday, March 31, 2018. Admission is $6 for everyone ages 5 and up, and includes admission to the museum galleries. Your mission: locate 4 eggs of different colors around our
Thunder-Egg-Stravaganza 2018! Read More »
Mystery Mineral Day is happening Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 10 AM to 2 PM at the museum. A panel of experts will be ready and waiting for you to bring your unknown rocks, minerals, fossils, gems, and potential meteorites for identification. Have you always wondered what to call that cool crystal you picked up on a
Mystery Mineral Day- February 24, 2018! Read More »
Thinking of buying a membership to Rice NW Museum this year? We’re happy to once again offer reciprocal membership with our partners in the Portland Attractions Marketing Alliance! Buy a membership to the Rice NW Museum and you will get admission to eleven other great attractions and museums during the following months: 2018 Reciprocal Membership
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The Rice Museum is more than a museum. It’s about making connections. Tens of thousands of visitors come each year to connect with their families and friends, our staff, and the splendors and complexities of our Earth. By building community and a sense of place on the geological time scale, we strive every day to engage,
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Rice NW Museum will be open special hours for Thanksgiving Week! We will also be having extra public tours! If you’re here Friday, Saturday, or Sunday at 2:00, meet your museum host at the Northwest Gallery for a guided tour of the museum. Hours for Thanksgiving Week: Monday, 11/20/2017: Closed Tuesday, 11/21/2017: Closed Wednesday, 11/22/2017:
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Thank you for voting for the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals in the Hillsboro Tribune’s annual Hillsboro’s Best awards. We’re honored to receive the highest awards from readers of the Hillsboro Tribune in SIX categories! Thank you so much for naming the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals: Gold: Best Family Attraction
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Local author Tonya Macalino will release her latest book at the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals on October 7, 2017 from 2:00-4:00 PM. Executive Director Julian Gray, author Tonya Macalino, and representatives from the Hillsboro Historical Society will present connections to local history and special places in the third book of The Gates
Book signing at the museum! Read More »
