The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best …
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Sep 8, 2022
So an interesting place. Very family friendly. Our 5 year old loved the checklist treasure hunt and getting to take a rock home. Staff were so helpful and mid century home was amazing facility for th…Full review by Cmmomma
Oct 16, 2021
Very well-organized private museum, emphasizing Oregon rocks, minerals, and fossils. LOTS of beautiful petrified wood slabs ! Also mineral crystals from the U.S. and elsewhere. Gift shop also. …Full review by rollingstoneman
Jul 4, 2021
When we first pulled up, I thought, "what a waste." It just looked like a house with a small building to the side of it. But, when we went in and paid, we walked into the side building I was amazed.…Full review by Scott-Melody
Yes, however there is one area where photography is not allowed. I think had to do with the flash of the camera reacting with the minerals/rocks. This spot is located at the …
Yes, however there is one area where photography is not allowed. I think had to do with the flash of the camera reacting with the minerals/rocks. This spot is located at the beginning of the main house/building.
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Why is it called the Rice Museum?
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The museum was originally built as the home of Richard and Helen Rice and much of the rock and mineral collection was their personal collection, hence the name Rice....
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