Just in geologic time: Rockin' Minerals (formerly known as Mineral Madness) turns thirty-one! You're invited to dig into the rockin' world of minerals on Saturday and Sunday, January 18 and 19 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. to celebrate the thirty first anniversary of this popular event.
"We don’t take rocks for granite!" Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families. Visit geology and fossil activity stations where children can collect rocks, minerals, and fossils in their own egg carton collection box. The focus this year is on volcanic rocks. Visit the animatronic dinosaurs on the Museum grounds. And shop for your own mineral and fossil treasures at rock-bottom prices! You'll see a great variety of minerals and fossils from around the world, including:
- Rare Minerals
- Rock Sculptures including small dinosaur replicas
- Gemstones & Jewelry
- Wire wrapping
- Plant & Rock Combos
- Lapidary Rock & Fluorescent minerals
- Rock Readings (bring your own rock and our experts can tell you about it)
Have we whet your apatite yet?
*Event entry is included with Museum admission.