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
Second Largest Piece of the Moon on Earth to be on Exhibitat Maine’s Premier Airport prior to April 8th Eclipse
Weighing 14.5 kg (32 lbs) the world’s largest Martian rock joins the world class museum in the charming town of
OPENING TO DAZZLING REVIEWS BEFORE QUICKLY HAVING TO CLOSE, MAINE’S PREMIER SCIENCE MUSEUM TO REOPEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CDC GUIDELINES BETHEL, Maine,
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