Join Steven Sawyer for a popular field trip to the Shoofly Oolites, one of the largest outcrops of Oolites in North America—located 70 miles from Boise near Grand View. We will meet near the McDonald’s, 6574 S Federal Way (Albertsons Shopping Center) near the intersection of I-84 and Hwy 21 at 9:45am for a 10am departure. Home early afternoon. This trip does NOT start from the IMMG. Paved roads the entire way. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Nonmembers of the museum $20 plus Eventbrite fee, IMMG Members and Children free. Details and Pre-registration at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/shoofly-oolites-landscape-of-mars-tickets-1809039829829?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. Plus, you’ll learn steps to identifying rocks and minerals. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1725904931109?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Dr. Terry Panhorst will help you better understand the terms “critical minerals” and “rare earth elements”. These terms are used frequently in the news media these days, but many are uncertain as to the precise meaning of the terms. Join us at 1pm at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, Boise. This is a two-hour lecture. Nonmembers of the Museum $5 plus Eventbrite fee, youth and Museum members are free. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-minerals-and-rare-earth-elements-tickets-1722566535879?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Join in us in panning for gold! The Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. will set up this event in the courtyard of the Women’s Ward at the Old Pen. This Panning experience is provided by the outstanding Nampa Gold Prospectors. $5 for Adult nonmembers of the IMMG, $5 Kids, Museum Members and their kids FREE. Everyone must register even if you don’t pan for gold. Every child takes home a spec of gold.
Women in Mining and Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME) will be set up with cool stuff for kids! Plus, kids get a free mineral inside the Museum. Pre-registration is required at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gold-panning-for-all-ages-oct-5-1200-300pm-tickets-1672082767569?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. Plus, you’ll learn steps to identifying rocks and minerals. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1647131016209?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions
Join us for a fabulous time cracking geodes at the Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG), 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise 83712. Be amazed at the surprise inside.
Admission:
Adult Non-members of the IMMG—$10
Children —$5
Museum members—Free Admission
Every registered child receives one small geode at no cost!
Best price in town to purchase larger geodes.
Pre-registration is required https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dig-into-geodes-september-14-tickets-1546009398729?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Participants are limited to 15 for this up-close and personal tour of the beautiful and small Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology. Tour begins at 11:30 AM. You will see Idaho rocks and minerals, a world-class meteorite exhibit, an authentic mining camp, Buzz Saw shark exhibit, Blacklight display, plica of Idaho’s own dinosaur-the Oryctodromeus, plus much more. You’ll have an opportunity to shop in our extraordinary Gift Shop with prices starting at 50 cents. The tour will be led by Museum board member Mark Whitaker. Pre-registration is required:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/museum-tour-and-discussion-tickets-1545582883009?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
This Museum field trip meets at Little Gulch Parking area by 7:45 AM for an 8 AM departure to a privately owned Jasper Mine in your own backyard. If you love adventure, a rough road, and discovering jasper in thunder eggs, this trip is for you. The trip is limited to 25. Members of the IMMG receive free admission. Non-member fee is $20 plus the Eventbrite fee. Children are free with a minimum age of 7 years. Sponsored by Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology (IMMG) 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd. Boise. Pre-registration is required.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/willow-creek-jasper-mine-field-trip-tickets-1511050786579?aff=oddtdtcreator
Contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. Plus, you’ll learn steps to identifying rocks and minerals. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1450642222939?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
Need help identifying rocks you’ve found or purchased? Coyote Short, Professional Geologist, can identify rocks, minerals, fossils and Native American artifacts. Bring in your specimens and she will help you identify them. Plus, you’ll learn steps to identifying rocks and minerals. 1pm, Idaho Museum of Mining and Geology, 2455 Old Penitentiary Rd, $5-General, Free for IMMG members and kids. Pre-registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mineral-identification-class-tickets-1390995076719?aff=oddtdtcreator
Please contact operations@idahomuseum.org if you have questions.
