Upcoming events at Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre
By Rossland Museum and Discovery Centre
Ask a Geologist
Our Ask-A-Geologist program is back!
Stop by the Museum on select Saturdays from 1 -3 p.m. this summer and pick the brain of one of our Friends of the Roger Terhune Geology Club geologists.
Bring your burning geological questions and your mystery rocks and minerals for identification. Explore some of the specimens in the RMDC geology collection, learn about Rossland’s amazing geological history, and uncover the incredible stories hidden beneath your feet.
Whether you’re a seasoned rockhounder or just starting out, this drop-in program is a fun way to explore the rocking world of geology, one rock at a time!
Scheduled dates:
• Saturday, July 25 – Jim Chapman (geologist – mineral exploration);
• Saturday, Aug. 8 – Frank Fowler (geologist – retired Selkirk College Instructor);
• Saturday, Aug. 22 – Anelda Van Staden (geometallurgist).
More dates may be added, so stay tuned.
Stop by the Museum on select Saturdays from 1 -3 p.m. this summer and pick the brain of one of our Friends of the Roger Terhune Geology Club geologists.
Bring your burning geological questions and your mystery rocks and minerals for identification. Explore some of the specimens in the RMDC geology collection, learn about Rossland’s amazing geological history, and uncover the incredible stories hidden beneath your feet.
Whether you’re a seasoned rockhounder or just starting out, this drop-in program is a fun way to explore the rocking world of geology, one rock at a time!
Scheduled dates:
• Saturday, July 25 – Jim Chapman (geologist – mineral exploration);
• Saturday, Aug. 8 – Frank Fowler (geologist – retired Selkirk College Instructor);
• Saturday, Aug. 22 – Anelda Van Staden (geometallurgist).
More dates may be added, so stay tuned.
More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/
BC Day at the Museum
Looking for the ultimate family plan this BC Day? Stop in to the Rossland Museum & Discovery Centre for some exploration and family-friendly fun!
Monday, Aug. 3
10 am – 6 pm
Open by Donation.
We’ve got a wonderful lineup of activities for all ages:
• Outdoor Games: Challenge the family to SpikeBall, croquet, and more.
• Strike it Rich: Try your luck at gold panning and catch our gold-panning demos.;
• Explore & Climb: Step inside our historic caboose or hop into a real fire truck;
• Giant Bubbles: Keep the kids amazed with our spectacular bubble wands;
• Beat the Heat: Head inside to cool down with crafts, activities, and an epic scavenger hunt;
Our popular outdoor guided tours will be running throughout the day. Come celebrate BC Day with us — we can’t wait to see you.
(P.S. Can’t make it Monday? We’re open daily all summer from 10 am to 6 pm, with guided tours included with admission at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm daily).
Monday, Aug. 3
10 am – 6 pm
Open by Donation.
We’ve got a wonderful lineup of activities for all ages:
• Outdoor Games: Challenge the family to SpikeBall, croquet, and more.
• Strike it Rich: Try your luck at gold panning and catch our gold-panning demos.;
• Explore & Climb: Step inside our historic caboose or hop into a real fire truck;
• Giant Bubbles: Keep the kids amazed with our spectacular bubble wands;
• Beat the Heat: Head inside to cool down with crafts, activities, and an epic scavenger hunt;
Our popular outdoor guided tours will be running throughout the day. Come celebrate BC Day with us — we can’t wait to see you.
(P.S. Can’t make it Monday? We’re open daily all summer from 10 am to 6 pm, with guided tours included with admission at 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm daily).
More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/
Columbia Basin Culture Tour
Curious about what our summer students have been up to? Make the Museum part of your Columbia Basin Culture Tour to find out all about it! Whether working on research projects, cataloguing artifacts, or offering summer tours, our staff have had a busy season! Take a behind-the-scenes tour of the collections storage, learn about the resources in the archive, and find out more at our annual student showcase. We’ll be open by donation all weekend, Saturday and Sunday, August 8-9th, so stop in to learn about the history and culture of Rossland.
Plus, join us for a daily property tour (11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm all summer long) or amp up your Columbia Basin Culture Tour weekend with some on-site family-friendly crafts and activities.
More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/
Plus, join us for a daily property tour (11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm all summer long) or amp up your Columbia Basin Culture Tour weekend with some on-site family-friendly crafts and activities.
More info: rosslandmuseum.ca/news/
