EVENT CALENDAR
DIAMONDS & DIORITE: A MINECRAFT™ DAY
SAT, NOV 15TH
10AM-2PM
Step into the world of Minecraft™—and beyond! At this interactive event, kids and families can experience geology in real life through hands-on fun with rocks and minerals straight from the game’s universe.
- Touch: Explore real specimens that match the ores and blocks you know from Minecraft™—handle, compare, and discover what they’re made of.
- Learn: Dive into an exhibit that connects the game’s virtual landscapes to real-world geology.
- Play: Hunt for clues in a scavenger hunt, crack open geodes, and build your own creations.
- Watch: A Minecraft Movie at 12pm. Limited seating, must RSVP in advance. Register here.
- Shop: Find Minecraft™-inspired gifts and souvenirs to continue the adventure at home.
SAVE THE DATE:
Sat, Dec 6, 2025 – Nifty Fifties Holiday at the Museum
2026:
Sun, Jan 18th – Intern Celebration and Geosciences Career Day
Sat, Jan 24th – Mystery Mineral Day
Sat, Mar 7th – A Day at the Beach
Sun, Mar 22nd – Garage Sale
Sat, Apr 4th – The Great Thunderegg Hunt
Sat, May 9th – The Gold Rush (Tentative)
Sat, May 16th – Volcano Day
Sun, Jun 21st – Space Day
Sun, Jul 12th – Mystery Mineral Day
Sat, Aug 22nd – Summer Bash
Sat, Sep 19th – Garage Sale
Sat, Sep 26th – Worldwide Day of Play (Tentative)
Sat, Oct 31st – Halloween Rock or Treat
Sun, Nov 15th – Diamonds & Diorite: A Minecraft Day
Sat, Nov 21st – Sip & Stone (Tentative)
Sat, Dec 5th – Nifty Fifties Holiday Celebration