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Just in geologic time: Rockin’ Minerals turns 33! You're invited to dig into the rockin' world of minerals on Saturday and Sunday, January 16 & 17 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to celebrate the 33rd anniversary of this popular event.You will lava our mineral sale, with selections for novice to seasoned collectors and all proceeds benefiting the nonprofit Desert Museum! Shop for your own mineral and fossil treasures at rock-bottom prices! We have new additions from some local collectors this year. Plus, don't miss our special collection of micromounts and thumbnail-sized minerals, as well as old favorites like jewelry items, fossils, and beautiful polished rock sculptures. And of course, you’ll get to see our beloved fluorescent exhibit, and visit with our animal residents, too!
Saturday Specials:
– Wire Wrapping: Guests can buy a favorite small rock/mineral and (for a fee) a volunteer will wire wrap it for them.
– Echos of the Desert: The Inspiration and Creation of Our Cave a presentation by Curator Emerita Anna Domitrovic. Discover the story behind our caves at 11:00 a.m. in the Warden Oasis Theater. Anna will share the process, planning, and work that went into bringing this unique feature to life.
Returning favorites:
· Rare minerals
· Gemstones & Jewelry
· Plant and Rock combos
· Lapidary Rock & Fluorescent minerals
· Mineral-mining tools
· “Decorator” Rock
Enjoy fun, hands-on activities for families, visit geology and fossil activity stations around grounds where children can collect free rocks, minerals, and fossils in their own egg carton collection box (available at the entrance). We have a focus this year on lapidary minerals, Thulite and Kyanite. Children will receive samples at our interpreting locations on the grounds.
May the quartz be with you on your rock/mineral journey! This event is included with Museum admission.
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2021 N Kinney Rd, Tucson, AZ, United States, Arizona 85743
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