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Crater Rock Museum houses the finest displays of rocks, minerals and gems on the West Coast.

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Crater Rock Museum houses the finest displays of rocks, minerals and gems on the West Coast. Exhibits include a collection of world-class minerals, collection of petrified woods, fossils, Native American artifacts, and much more! The museum gift shop is filled with the works of local artists from the Roxy Ann Gem & Mineral Society. The museum started out as a humble "shack" where locals could visit and perhaps ask about an interesting rock, or to gather around as a group and share "rock hounding" stories. It's grown a lot since then. In fact, we've recently completed our expansion project that began in 2003. The original 5,400 square foot museum is now more than 12,000 square feet, housing community meeting rooms, a larger gift shop, workshop, and exhibit areas.

Mission

The mission of Roxy Ann Gem and Mineral, Inc. dba Crater Rock Museum is to educate and enlighten people of all ages through the study of earth sciences, geology, lapidary, mineralogy, natural history, and paleontology by conducting tours, teaching classes, and maintaining museum displays.

Address: 2002 Scenic Ave, Central Point, OR 97502, USA
Phone: (541) 664-6081
State: Oregon
Zip Code: 97502


Reviews
We almost didn't go here but decided to before our long day on the road and it was well worth it. If you like cool rocks, minerals, native American artifacts, or dinosaurs you need to go to this place. They have an amazing display of all kinds of the for mentioned. You can even go rock hounding at the location or dig through the piles of rocks to pick out ones to buy. The employees are so so so nice. My boys got extra gifts from multiple employees including shark teeth and parts of a real dinosaur bone (yes I am very jealous of them). I love this place and wish more people knew about it to help make sure it stays open.
8 years ago (31-07-2017)
Incredible collection, lots from local and northwest areas. Staff and volunteers were enthusiastic about the museum especially the extensive workshop welcoming to the community. Huge rock piles outback, can explore for hrs purchase what you find (small fee) petrified wood, agates, obsidian and a variety great time. We recommend and plan to return
8 years ago (08-06-2017)
I truly enjoy every time I visit here. There's always something new to discover amid the 1st rate collections.
8 years ago (17-09-2017)
Store in front, huge museum in back. Have a pretty impressive collection.
8 years ago (03-11-2017)
Very high quality museum. Great displays and knowledgeable friendly staff.
8 years ago (05-09-2017)
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