Dig into Geodes

Let's Dig into Geodes and see what's inside! Wow!

Join us at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, next to the Old Pen, for a fun morning of geode-cracking, a short and easy geo-hike on the nearby hillside and a museum visitation. Geode-cracking takes place from 12pm-3pm outside under shade canopies on the grass of the historic Women’s Ward. A 40-minute hillside geology hike is scheduled for 1pm and again at 2pm.

Admission:

Adult Non-members of the IMMG—$5

Non-member Children —$4

Adult IMMG Members & their children—Free Admission

All children (members and non-members) receive one small geode free.

All adults (members too) who wish to crack a geode, and children who would like a second geode, will need to pay the recommended donation at the site. If you have never cracked open a geode with a giant pipe-cutter, you are in for an exciting moment. What Mother Nature has created is truly amazing.

Please register at your preferred time. There are 6 time slots.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions, or would like to discuss bringing a scout, school or other group.

Delicious hotdogs will be on sale by Updog Street Food beginning at 11 AM.

Please view www.idahomuseum.org if you’d like to know more about the museum.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Road, Boise, United States