RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINE

HILLSBORO, OR

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The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is located in Hillsboro, Oregon, USA. It is a privately-owned museum that features an extensive collection of rocks, minerals, fossils, and meteorites from around the world, as well as a wide variety of mining artifacts and equipment.

The museum was founded in 1953 by Richard and Helen Rice, who were avid rock and mineral collectors. Over the years, the collection has grown to include over 20,000 specimens, including some of the largest and most valuable specimens of their kind in the world.

The museum's exhibits are organized by type, including displays of agates, opals, quartz crystals, and petrified wood. There are also exhibits on geology, mining history, and the science of rocks and minerals.

In addition to the exhibits, the museum offers a range of educational programs and events for visitors of all ages. These include guided tours, hands-on activities, and workshops on topics such as geology, mineral identification, and lapidary arts.

Overall, the Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals is a fascinating and educational destination for anyone interested in earth science, geology, or mineralogy. With its extensive collection, engaging exhibits, and educational programs, it is a must-see attraction for visitors to Hillsboro and the surrounding area.

RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINE is a Natural History & Natural Science Museum in HILLSBORO OR. US MID #8404100489

The museum is classed as NAT (Natural History & Natural Science Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

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RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALS
26385 NW GROVELAND DR
HILLSBORO
OR
97124-9351

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RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINE Information

MID # 8404100489
Name RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINERALS
Alternate Name RICE NORTHWEST MUSEUM OF ROCKS AND MINE
Classification Natural History & Natural Science Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 931217856
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 563,541
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 45.573472, -122.950367
CODES FIPS State Code: 41
FIPS County Code: 067
US Census Tract: 032700
US Census Block: 3049