Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals

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26385 NW Groveland Dr
Hillsboro, OR 97124
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 in the nation. Located just west of Portland, Oregon, in Hillsboro, the Museum showcases not only fine rocks and minerals, but also fossils, meteorites, lapidary art, and gemstones from both the Pacific Northwest and all around the world.

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Natasha K.
10/3/2020

I will say, in the time of COVID, this place is doing it right! Appointment only, no more than one group per room at a time, clear markers of the flow of the room so there is always 6 feet of...

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Frank C.
8/23/2025

I've been curious about this place for a long time. Finally went today and I'm glad I did! They have a fantastic display of rocks, minerals, fossilized wood, and fossils from Oregon and all...

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Nicole O.
10/5/2024

Terrific visit, exceeded my expectations. Nice and tranquil setting, helpful staff, interesting collection, and enjoyed the mid-century vibes. We met one of the family members who was a docent...

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Mike F.
10/29/2023

I have been here a couple times in the past with the boy scouts, it is so close to home and is a treasure to visit. The house is also amazing too seeing the older architecture of this custom built...

Isla P.
1/19/2025

VERY Cool museum. A Lot more than you'd think. Some rocks I've seen NOWHERE else. Very friendly staff & volunteers. Got pretty loud when groups of kids were there (Sun). Wish the gift shop was...

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