
A Man of Firsts: Remembering Dr. Robert “Bob” Ritchie (1930 – 2025)
The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum mourns the passing of Dr. Robert “Bob” Ritchie, M.D., a founding trustee, pioneering rheumatologist

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum mourns the passing of Dr. Robert “Bob” Ritchie, M.D., a founding trustee, pioneering rheumatologist

Ensures long-term preservation of the lifetime collection of the esteemed field geologist dubbed “Mr. Mineral” for his knowledge and contributions

Maine Mineral & Gem Museum Awarded $27,500 Tourism Grant, Partnering with VisitMaine.com to Launch New Storytelling, Geo-Tourism Project BETHEL, MAINE

The wide-eyed wonder and spark of curiosity that lights up a child’s face the moment they realize they are holding

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum has named Kristy Kay Griffin as Executive Director, ushering in a new era of growth, discovery, and community engagement.

The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum marked five years with a weekend of family fun, science demos, and community celebration in Bethel, Maine.

A Week of Free, Fun, and Educational Family Programming for School Vacation Week BETHEL, Maine. April 11, 2025 — Families looking
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