Rice NW Museum of Rocks and Minerals

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26385 NW Groveland Dr
Hillsboro, OR 97124
+1 (503) 647-2418
https://ricenorthwestmuseum.org
The Rice Northwest Museum of Rocks and Minerals houses a world-class collection recognized as the finest in the Pacific Northwest and one of the best in the nation. Located just west of Portland, Oregon, in Hillsboro, the Museum showcases not only fine rocks and minerals, but also fossils, meteorites, lapidary art, and gemstones from both the Pacific Northwest and all around the world.

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Lisa D.
1/18/2026

This rock and mineral collection, inside of a very unique mid-century modern home, exceeded my expectations. The number of various rocks and minerals was astounding! And there were incredible...

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Frank C.
8/23/2025

I've been curious about this place for a long time. Finally went today and I'm glad I did! They have a fantastic display of rocks, minerals, fossilized wood, and fossils from Oregon and all...

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Mike F.
10/29/2023

I have been here a couple times in the past with the boy scouts, it is so close to home and is a treasure to visit. The house is also amazing too seeing the older architecture of this custom built...

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Nicole O.
10/5/2024

Terrific visit, exceeded my expectations. Nice and tranquil setting, helpful staff, interesting collection, and enjoyed the mid-century vibes. We met one of the family members who was a docent...

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Jackie M.
11/13/2023

A large house turned museum manages to pack in a lot of specimens. I'm no geologist, but it seems like a pretty impressive collection. My kids, 6 and 3, really enjoyed exploring, especially the...

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