Maine Mineral & Gem Museum

05/28/2026

There’s still time to apply for a Pegmatite Workshop Scholarship at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum. Applications are open through June 19.

This internationally recognized workshop brings together leading geologists, researchers, students, and mineral enthusiasts for an immersive experience focused on the science and mineralogy of pegmatites, including fieldwork at active quarries in western Maine.

Thanks to the incredible support of our community, including the Capital Mineral Club and participants in our recent Emmons Quarry raffle, this year’s scholarships are now fully funded.

If you’re a student looking to deepen your knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and learn alongside experts in the field, we encourage you to apply.

https://mainemineralmuseum.org/research/education-internships-scholarships/scholarships/

05/27/2026

NOW AVAILABLE: Limited-edition, signed artist prints of our Heritage Mining Map!

Created by artist Brian McGregor () for MMGM’s Stones & Stories series in partnership with Visit Maine, this beautifully illustrated map brings together some of Western Maine’s most iconic mining and mineral localities, including Mount Mica, Emmons Quarry, Plumbago Mountain, and more.

Part artwork. Part geology. Part Maine history.

Only a limited number of prints are available online!
Get yours today: https://store.mainemineralmuseum.org/products/heritage-mining-map

Created as part of MMGM’s Stones & Stories: Sharing Maine’s Legacy Through Interpretive Storytelling initiative, this hand-illustrated rendering weaves together Western Maine’s most significant geological sites, mining history, landscapes, and cultural landmarks into a single visual narrat...

05/27/2026

Spaces for our Tamminen-Waisanen Quarry have filled up! If you would like to join the waitlist email [email protected].

A friendly reminder that we have plenty of space for our Field trip to Buck's Ledge in October! You can find out more and register here! https://mainemineralmuseum.org/event/maine-geology-walk-bucks-lapham-ledge-mmgm/

05/26/2026

There are only TWO spots left on our summer field trip to the Tamminen-Waisanen Quarry on July 10th. Email Myles F***h at [email protected] to reserve your spot. It is first come first serve so act fast if you want to join!

We'll also have a waiting list in case anyone notifies us they are unable to make thee field trip.

05/21/2026

Something special is coming to the MStore 👀

We’re getting ready to release a limited run of artist prints inspired by Maine’s extraordinary mineral heritage and the beauty hidden beneath our feet.

Take a peek at our new Geological Heritage map and the artist's process in this video… 🎨⛏️✨

Stay tuned for the full reveal and release details!

Go behind the scenes with Maine artist Brian McGregor as he brings ...

05/20/2026

Our Emmons Quarry raffle winners have been selected! Congratulations to Leanne W., Lauren B., and Kevin M.

Thank you to everyone who entered for the chance to spend a day rockhounding at the renowned Emmons Pegmatite Quarry alongside our Experimental Chemist and Researcher, Al Falster.

Thanks to your support, the raffle raised over $2,400 for student scholarships to this year’s Maine Pegmatite Workshop. We are also deeply grateful to the Capital Mineral Club for their generous $2,000 donation to the scholarship fund.

With this incredible support, our 2026 Pegmatite Workshop scholarships are now fully funded, helping students gain hands-on field experience and deepen their understanding of pegmatite mineralogy.

Students interested in applying for a scholarship can learn more and submit an application here: https://mainemineralmuseum.org/research/education-internships-scholarships/scholarships/

The application deadline is June 19.

05/15/2026

Our Maine Rocks: Elementary Teacher Night has been postponed and will be rescheduled for this fall.

We’ll share the new date and registration details as soon as they are finalized. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to seeing you this fall!

05/13/2026

Today we say goodbye to our Frank C. Perham memorial case, and with it, an opportunity to reflect on the remarkable legacy of one of western Maine’s most influential pegmatite miners. We are deeply grateful to the collectors and donors who generously loaned specimens to help bring that exhibit to life.

In its place is a new exhibit exploring the Emmons Pegmatite of Greenwood, Maine the most species-rich pegmatite known in the world, with more than 240 identified mineral species and counting.

The exhibit highlights the geology, history, and ongoing research at this extraordinary locality, including the work of our Experimental Chemist and Researcher, Alexander Falster, whose studies continue to reveal new discoveries.

We hope you take the time to visit the new exhibit!

05/11/2026

There's still time for educators to join us for next week's teacher's night!

Join us next Tuesday, May 19, from 4:30–6:30 PM at the Maine Mineral & Gem Museum for Maine Rocks: Elementary Teacher Night.

Enjoy an after-hours museum tour, classroom-ready lesson ideas focused on Maine minerals, a geology session with curator Myles F***h, and a first look at our new MAINE ROCKS traveling education kit. You’ll also have the chance to hold real pieces of the Moon and Mars.

Plus, attendees will receive:
• 2 contact recertification hours
• 20% off in the museum store
• Snacks and pegmatite punch
• A chance to win a door prize

RSVP at the link here! https://forms.gle/5gUMk5hQRNFvK4Ny8

05/06/2026

A first look… 👀🎨⛰️

Here’s a sneak peek at MMGM’s upcoming Geological Heritage Map by artist Brian McGregor, and the work behind this hand-illustrated visual journey through the mines, landscapes, discoveries, and stories that define Maine mineralogy.

Full reveal next week. 👀

05/06/2026

There’s still time to enter!

We’re raffling off a trip to the Emmons Quarry with our experimental chemist, Al Falster. This is an opportunity to get into the field and experience one of Maine’s notable pegmatite localities firsthand.

Tickets are $20 each, or bundle and save (3 for $55 / 6 for $100).
The drawing will be held May 18 at 11 AM, and you don’t need to be present to win.

Purchase entries online at store.mainemineralmuseum.org