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Visitor tip
Don't miss the glow-in-the-dark UV fluorescence room - multiple reviews highlight this as a standout interactive exhibit that showcases how different rocks fluoresce under ultraviolet light.
Visitor tip
Bring young children to participate in the quarry digging activity where they can search for rocks themselves - this hands-on experience complements the museum exhibits and creates memorable learning moments.
Visitor tip
Arrive with plenty of time before closing and bring a camera - the museum houses unique items like real mammoth hair, dinosaur bones, and artifacts from the Oregon Trail that are worth photographing and studying in detail.
About Crater Rock Museum
Vast collection of geological materials. Exhibiting a vast display of rocks, fossils, minerals, gems, petrified wood & Native American items.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Highlights
- Gems, minerals, rocks, fossils displays; lapidary workshop
- Admission
- $7 adults, $5 students, $6 seniors, $20 family of 4, free for children 5 and under
- Hours
- Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM
What visitors say
I've never considered myself a rock person but this museum changed my mind on that! So many beautiful and interesting rocks and minerals plus information about them. It's very big and spacious... make sure to check out the glow in the…
If you love rocks, gems, minerals, and/or fossils this is a MUST see museum! The staff was amazing and knowledgeable! If you are completely fascinated by what mother nature creates don't go an hour before close like I did. Make sure you…
This place was amazing. I had no idea the extensive amount of precious stones and minerals from all around the world. It's been around for 71 years (I believe) and it is amazing. I went in with my kids for a school field trip and I want…
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Did You Know?
- The museum spans 8,000 square feet and is packed with geological specimens, fossils, dinosaur bones, Native American artifacts including items found on the Oregon Trail, and unusual items like real mammoth hair and scrimshaw on ivory and bones
- Crater Rock Museum has been operating for approximately 71 years, making it a long-established institution in the Rogue Valley region
- The museum features a UV/glow-in-the-dark room where visitors can see rocks fluoresce under ultraviolet light, a unique interactive exhibit element
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