Presented by The Oregon Agate & Mineral Society
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FEBRUARY 23-25, 2024 | FREE ADMISSION | OMSI AUDITORIUM
Explore the wonders of nature at the Oregon Agate & Mineral Society’s (OAMS) 73rd Annual Agate and Mineral Show! Enjoy 30+ exhibitors featuring a wide array of beautiful cabochons (cut, shaped, and polished rocks) from across the Northwest, as well as hands-on activities and interactive demonstrations.
Ever wonder how these rocks are cut and polished? OAMS members will be on-site demonstrating the equipment and process used to prepare rocks for display. Watch experts use saws to cut slabs, shape, and create designs. While you’re here, observe how stones are polished into gorgeous, colorful cabochons.
As a long-time partner of OMSI, OAMS donates all proceeds from their Agate and Mineral Show to OMSI’s Hancock Field Station. The station provides safe, fun, and exciting outdoor education opportunities in Central Oregon’s John Day River Valley, an area world-renowned for its fossil-rich rock formations and geology learning.
The Agate and Mineral Show is a must for rock enthusiasts of all ages – come explore with us!
Special Features
- • The Oregon State Seal made from a large variety of Oregon stones including the Sun Stone, the Oregon State gem
- • A “food table” showcasing rocks that look like food
- • A dig pit where kids can hunt for rocks
- • Hand-crafted jewelry and window hangings made by OAMS club members
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions? Email events@omsi.edu or call 503.797.4000 x0.
The 73rd Annual Agate and Mineral Show will take place February 23rd through February 25th 2024 in the OMSI Auditorium from 9:30am-5:30pm daily.
Hours may be subject to change. Please see our What’s On Calendar for the most up-to-date information including special holiday and school break hours.
The Agate and Mineral Show will be held in the OMSI Auditorium.
To access the event space, you’ll enter in through the Main Lobby and take a right to the Space Science Hall. From there, you’ll walk past the Planetarium and turn left into the double doors. If you have trouble finding the show, feel free to ask a member of our staff for assistance.
The Agate and Mineral show is free and open to the public. If you decide that you want to explore other exhibits at OMSI, you will have to pay for museum admission.
OMSI parking costs $5 (+ fees) for 2 hours or $8 (+ fees) for all day parking.
