Latest news and announcements from the Rice Northwest Rock and Mineral Museum.
Without you, the educational programs of the Rice NW Museum would not be possible. If you have not yet made your contributions to the Rice NW Museum this year, there is still time. Cash contributions by mail All cash contributions are 100% deductible. You can mail your check to the museum and as long as […]
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Tuesday, December 1, 2015 is #GivingTuesday, a global day dedicated to giving back. Please keep the Rice Northwest Museum in your giving plans for this year. On Thanksgiving, we give thanks. On Black Friday, we get deals. On Cyber Monday, we get online. On Giving Tuesday, we give back. And here’s the coolest part about
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Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals’ executive director, Julian Gray, was interviewed on XRAY.fm radio’s “Carl in the Morning” show by Carl Wolfson and Kate Bush on Friday November 6, 2015. In the interview, Carl noted that the Rice NW Museum was highlighted in a recent New York Times article. During their lively conversation
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In a November 1, 2015 article in the New York Times, Quentin Hardy calls attention to five noteworthy museums around the United States. The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is one of the museums highlighted in the article. Other unique museums mentioned include the George Eastman Museum in Rochester, New York; the Philbrook
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3. Make a gift to the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks & Minerals followed by a matching gift to the Oregon Cultural Trust and you can claim a tax credit for the total combined amount. It’s a double win-win: By supporting the Cultural Trust in addition to your direct
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Check out this recent donation from master faceter Steve Richards. At first glance, it may seem like just another large faceted stone… until you peer into the middle. Look closely and you’ll see a decoration fit for Halloween! Just how did that get there?
What’s in the Box? Will you walk into my parlour… Read More »
This evening, Thursday, October 1, at 8 PM, OPB will be broadcasting the documentary “Unprepared.” It investigates the state of Oregon’s earthquake preparedness, and, according to OPB’s summary, finds “that when it comes to bridges, schools, hospitals, building codes and energy infrastructure, Oregon lags far behind…” Watch this evening to learn what Oregonians need to
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The 2015 Portland Regional Gem Mineral Show Association is the 35th Annual event hosted by the Portland Regional Gem and Mineral Association October 9-11, 2015. This is one of the largest rock, gem, and mineral shows in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together over 40 dealers and hundreds of exhibits. There will be demonstrations, lectures, workshops,
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Do you already like to shop with Amazon.com? You can now use Amazon Smile to have Amazon donate money to the Rice Museum each time you make a purchase. It’s easy! Just follow these three simple steps: Go to Amazon Smile and sign in with your usual Amazon username and password. When prompted, type “Rice
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Come enjoy a new, interactive display at the Rice Museum, featuring some of Planet Earth’s oldest rocks. Learn about the oldest-known mineral, rock, and fossil, and touch a genuine piece of each specimen on display!
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