November 27-29, 2026
Rock and Mineral Weekend 2026
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 fossils and minerals in our Earth Science Gallery, and attend an engaging lecture! Browse the offerings from 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 and help you sign up for the club. There will be plenty to see, do, and learn!
This event is presented by Morris Museum with The Morris Museum Mineralogical Society.
Weekend Schedule & Highlights
Friday, November 27 | Noon – 5:00 PM
- All day: Mineral Vendors
Saturday, November 28 | 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- All day: Mineral Vendors
- 1:00 PM: Mineral Magic Show – Theater Lobby
- 3:00 PM: Fossil expert Derek Yoost’s presentation: Story of a Stone – NWA 7034 – The Martian Meteorite – BASF Kids’ Lab
Sunday, November 29 | Noon – 4:30 PM
- All day: Mineral Vendors
- 1:00 PM: Professor Steve Okulewicz’s presentation: Origin of Beach Sand Health – BASF Kids’ Lab
