rice nw museum of rocks and minerals
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I was very surprised by the huge variety of objects. Rocks from all over the world, not just Hillsboro. Everything is labeled with name of rock, original location, properties within the rock. Some are lit by black lights so they glow in pretty colors. There are examples of gold and gemstones cut in a large array of shapes. Little kids may get bored pretty fast but older kids and adults will like this.
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Excellent Museum. I Was Highly impressed with their collections. I never seen a trilobite with such detail.
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This is a must stop for those with an interest in gems. It is a vast collection of some spectacular specimens. From meteorites, petrified wood, moon rocks, a rock from Mars, to fossilized dinosaur eggs, this place will entertain and educate.
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My BFF asked if we would join her as she is an avid rock and stone collector. We are so pleased with this little gem (pun intended)! We have been meaning to stop there for some time too and really glad we did. We explored every room, with the help of the nice host who kept us clued in to what was special in each room and what was to come. So many beautiful pieces and great stories of our NW rock hounds, My daughter enjoyed it too and we left with some really great rocks from the gift store. Recommended for sure.
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It's also great for the architecture and beautiful country setting. There are many specimens chosen for beauty including a very impressive collection of petrified wood. I liked it as well as the Smithsonian's exhibit.
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If you like rockhounding and looking a some wonderful geological specimens this is the place to go. They also have a great gift shop with many beautiful goodies!
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Nice little museum of a personal rock collector. Specimens from around the world and from every geological age. Nice country drive to get there and a rock pile for kids to dig around in.
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We were just looking for something in the area for ourselves and the grandkids when we decided to check the muse in out. Nobody in our group is a rockhound but we found this museum to be very interesting if for no other reason than to be amazed at Mother Natures detail and beauty. Very unusual specimens and informative exhibits. Looking at rocks in a new way.
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Saw this museum on Groupon and decided to see what it was all about as it was on my route from Tillamook to Portland. I am certainly glad that I did! Is a little hidden but not far off the beaten path at all and there is signage all the way to guide you. I was only expecting to be there maybe an hour or so but I ended up staying over two hours as there is no way to see it thoroughly in just an hour! Collection is quite extensive to include petrified wood and dinosaur eggs to name just a very few and there are many hands on opportunities as well. Great way to spend a few hours and see some very cool things!
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We incorporated Rice Museum into a day long birthday/anniversary event with friends following wine tasting and to end up at Helvetia Tavern with even more friends. We didn't allow enough time and virtually had to tear ourselves away from this interesting and captivating museum.