New Exhibit at the Sun City Rockhounds Mineral Museum
"Rocks and Minerals of Arizona and the Southwest" is now on display at the Sun City Rockhounds Mineral Museum in Sun City, AZ.
We are happy to share our newest guest exhibit: "Rocks and Minerals of Arizona and the Southwest: A selection of collector's pieces, mining ores, industrial minerals, and lapidary art." It is now on display at the Sun City Rockhounds Mineral Museum in Sun City, AZ. The exhibit is showcased at the entrance of the museum and includes over 30 beautiful rock and mineral specimens on loan from the AMMNRE Museum.
The Sun City Rockhounds Mineral Museum is run by the Sun City Rockhound Club and is located in the Sun Dial Recreation Center at 14801 N. 103rd Ave., Sun City. From October through April, it is open to the public from 10am-1pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The museum boasts over 1000 specimens on display, with cases featuring historic AZ minerals, gemstones, fluorescent minerals, fossils, lapidary items and more. Admission is free and tours are available as well. It is worth a visit - not only to see our minerals but to also check out their impressive cases and extensive collection.
Check out the Rockhounds' facebook page for updates and more information, and enjoy some photos of our minerals on display below.
