Rockin’ Minerals

January 17-18, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the 32nd anniversary of our Mineral Sale with selections for novice to seasoned collectors, with proceeds benefiting the Desert Museum. Thanks to several new Rockin’ Mineral donations, we have a focus this year on zinc minerals, and will give away beautiful Hemimorphite from a local mine.

In addition, don't miss our special new collection of micromounts and thumbnail-sized minerals, as well as old favorites like jewelry items, fossils, and beautiful polished rock sculptures. Enjoy hands-on geology activities for kids and families, including a free starter mineral collection for kids. And of course, you’ll get to see our new fluorescent exhibit and visit with our animals as well.

Please note: A Desert Museum admission ticket or membership is required to participate.

Specials at the sale this year:

Saturday only: Wire Wrapping

Guests can buy a favorite small rock/mineral and (for a fee) a volunteer will wire wrap it for them while they wait.

Sunday only 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Ask a Geologist

Rock Readings — Curator Emeritas Anna, and Expert Ore Geologist Volunteer Frank will be available to answer questions. Guests can bring in their favorite rock/mineral and Anna and Frank will interpret the story behind their treasures.

Returning favorites:

• Rare minerals
• Gemstones & Jewelry
• Plant and Rock combos
• Lapidary Rock & Fluorescent minerals
• Mineral-mining tools
• “Decorator” Rock

You can also visit geology and fossil activity stations around the Museum grounds where children can collect free rocks, minerals and fossils in their own egg-carton collection box.