November 29-December 1, 2024
Rock and Mineral Weekend 2024
A Morris Museum Mineralogical Society Event
Free for Museum Members
Non-Members free with Museum admission
Join us for a weekend of all things rock, mineral and fossil! Explore rare fossils and world-class minerals in our Earth Science Gallery, and catch an interesting lecture! Peruse the offerings of top mineral, gem, fossil, and jewelry dealers. Expand your collection or start one! Morris Museum Mineralogical Society members will be on hand to identify your rocks and minerals. There will be tons to see, do and learn!
This event is presented by Morris Museum with The Morris Museum Mineralogical Society.
Weekend Schedule & Highlights
Friday, November 29, Noon – 5:00 PM
Saturday, November 30, 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- 1:00 PM: Mineral Magic Show – Theater Lobby
- 3:00 PM: Fossil expert Derek Yoost’s lecture presentation: Stromatalites – BASF Kids’ Lab
Sunday, December 1, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- 1:00 PM: Mineral Magic Show – Theater Lobby
- 3:00 PM: Professor Steve Okulewicz’s lecture presentation: Volcanoes of the Caribbean
