Rockin' Minerals

Just in geologic time: Rockin’ Minerals turns thirty-two! You're invited to dig into the rockin' world of minerals on Saturday and Sunday, January 17 & 18 from 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. to celebrate the thirty second anniversary of this popular event.

You will lava our mineral sale! 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. This year, we will have a focus on zinc minerals and will giveaway beautiful Hemimorphite from a local mine. 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 animal replicas
- Gemstones & Jewelry
- Wire wrapping
- Plant & Rock Combos
- Lapidary Rock & Fluorescent minerals
- Mineral-mining tools
- Special new collection of micromounts and thumbnails sized minerals
-Rock Readings (bring your own rock and our experts can tell you about it)

May the quartz be with you on your rock/mineral journey! This event is included with Museum admission.

You may also like the following events from Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum:

• This Wednesday, 3rd December, 08:00 am, Desert Museum Travel: Río Sonora Heritage Tour in Tucson
• Next Friday, 12th December, 09:30 am, Desert Museum Travel: Rancho de la Osa in Tucson
• This month, 31st December, 10:00 am, Noon Year's Eve in Tucson