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What is the Hall of Fame? The National Rockhound and Lapidary Hall of Fame was founded by June Culp Zeitner in 1987 to recognize excellence in the earth sciences by inducting one or more persons each year in six categories:  Minerals, Fossils, Metal Craft, Lapidary, Education and Tribute (Deceased).  At this time we have inductees representing 33 states.  All of Read more...

The Museum @ Black Hills Institute is a modest but incredible natural history museum. Natural history enthusiasts can rest assured; you will find something unique in this treasure trove of amazing dinosaurs, fossils, minerals and collectibles from all over the world. The intriguing nature of the Museum’s specimens stems from the founding geologists’ passion to collect items they love and Read more...

Come and see Fascinating mounted skeletons of dinosaurs, mammals, marine reptiles, and fish Rare fossils from the White River Badlands, arranged in time-specific dioramas Mineral displays including the Hall of South Dakota Minerals, meteorites, and a fluorescent mineral room that’s sure to captivate The Kids’ Zone offers hands on experiences for our young visitors Museum gift shop with toys, books, Read more...

Located in Cherokee, Iowa, the Sanford Museum and Planetarium has exhibits and activities on a variety of subjects including: Archaeology, Art, Astronomy, Geology, History, Natural History, and Paleontology. The museum was made possible through a trust fund established by the late Mr. & Mrs. W.A. Sanford of Cherokee, in memory of their only son, Tiel. It was their intention to Read more...

The Karl E. Limper Geology Museum, located in Miami University’s Shideler Hall, provides displays of quality geological specimens intended to help students and visitors better understand and appreciate basic geological concepts. The Limper Museum contains hundreds of specimens of the world-famous fossils of southwestern Ohio as well as minerals, rocks, fossils, and meteorites from all over the world. Read more...

The Orton Geological Museum is located in Orton Hall on the South Oval of The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio. Part of the School of Earth Sciences, the Museum plays a key role in research, teaching, and outreach. Gallery displays are normally open to the public 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Explore rocks, minerals, and fossils from Ohio, from around the world, Read more...

See celestine crystals up to 3 feet in width! Discovered by workers in 1897 while digging a well for the winery 40 feet above, Crystal Cave is the world’s largest geode. The walls of this cave are covered in strontium sulfate, a blueish mineral called celestite. These crystals range from 8 to 18 inches long. The original cave was much Read more...

The Gilboa Museum is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the heritage of Gilboa, New York and the cultural treasure of the Devonian Period Gilboa Fossils. The Museum features videos about the fossils along with historical displays about the area and the town of Gilboa. Take time to visit Gilboa and the museum to see the Gilboa Fossil Exhibit both Read more...