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...
SEGAMS: The Sioux Empire Gem and Mineral Society is a nonprofit, educational “family friendly” club established in 1964. We get together to share our hobby and knowledge about the earth sciences, fossil identification, rock collecting, lapidary and other related topics. Our activities include club outings, educational outreach, monthly programs and other public events. SEGAMS is a member of the Read more...
We are a non profit club that exists to promote the interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archeology and lapidary. We are a part of the Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies and the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. The main purpose of our organization is to promote interest and education in geology, mineralogy, paleontology, archaeology, fossils and Read more...
Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society 176 Tazan Avenue, Florence Mississippi 39073 MGMS was charted in 1958 as a non-profit, educational organization to promote the knowledge and the enjoyment of activities related to the earth sciences. Our activities focus on rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry making, and lapidary arts. It’s amazing how diverse this rock hobby is. There’s something for every interest Read more...
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Gem & Mineral Society Inc. is a non-profit charitable organization. MGCGMS was founded in October 1974. The Society was created for pursuing interest in the lapidary arts and crafts for educational and scientific purposes, and to promote interest in gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry making. We hold monthly workshops on cabbing, faceting, and identifying gemstones and fossils. We also teach a Read more...
Located in a secluded area high above the old Tombigbee River Channel near Columbus, Mississippi, the Plymouth Bluff Center is a 190-acre educational and recreational facility. This unique center in the beautiful woodlands of east central Mississippi provides the ideal setting for learning, growth, and recreation in a natural setting. The Plymouth Bluff Center offers facilities and an atmosphere that Read more...
The existence of this Petrified Forest has been known since the middle 1800’s, but only within the past four decades has it been developed and opened for the public. R.J. “Bob” and Shirl Schabilion acquired the “Petrified Forest” in August 1962. By example to their family and to others, they taught the values and practicalities that are to be found Read more...
The Des Moines Lapidary Society (DMLS) was formed in 1955. The mission of DMLS is to promote, enjoy, and develop the study and practices of the lapidary arts. We are proud to be one of the very few such organizations in the United States to own the building where we have meetings and a full lapidary workshop. Meetings are held Read more...
Providing quality rocks, minerals, gems, geodes, crystals, metaphysical & custom made jewelry from local, national, and international locations. Rock on! Kirk has loved rocks & minerals since he was a child. His wife, Janel, also shares a passion for stones and jewelry making. Since there are very few rock shops in Iowa, we decided to follow our passion and offer 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...
V-Rock Shop LLC is an Import, Retail and Wholesale Company specializing in gift, gemstone, and mineral products from Brazil, Peru, China, India, Madagascar, Pakistan, Morocco and other countries. Our family business has been in operation since 1975. We are able to supply a variety of businesses a premium value of merchandise and supplies. V-Rock Shop’s Shipping Department supports all shipping 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...
Something Special Shoppe is an old fashioned rock shop with a new fresh look. We have a treasure trove of books, crystals, gift items, fossils, minerals, quartz, and rocks of all shapes and sizes from all over the world. We also carry jewelry supplies to make your own beautiful pieces. This includes beads (loose and temporarily strung), cabochons, findings, and Read more...
Meetings and Membership Our club has a diverse membership of professionals, laymen and general rock-hounds all coming together to enjoy different aspects of geology and associated sciences. Minerals, fossils, native artifacts, paleontology, lapidary; all are represented. Long time members of the club have the expertise to help identify specimens, teach stone faceting or share a story about quarry trips locally and 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...
Visitors are welcome to come out and see what our club is all about! Additional events and programs are announced in the monthly meetings and in the Pick and Dop Stick, our nationally-recognized award winning monthly newsletter (only available with membership). Member dues are currently $15 per person per year (from 9/1 to 8/31). A second adult member from the Read more...
