What makes a mineral a mineral? Find out in this hands-on and interactive program. Be a geologist for the day and learn how to identify minerals. Discover the secret properties that make some minerals truly unique. Participate in gallery explorations of our mesmerizing mineral collections. Investigate the different uses of minerals and even create your own mineral pigment artwork to take home! All activities are designed to be a fun and interactive experience for students grades K–5 to learn with their families.

Instructor: Amy Gunzelmann

$10 members/$20 nonmembers, per person, including admission to the museum. Participants are encouraged to come early or stay late and explore the museum before or after class. These programs are inappropriate for children under five years of age.

This program is now full.  Please email Reservations to be added to the wait list.