Science Fair Fridays: Bismuth Crystal Growing
Science Fair Fridays
Fridays, July 10 – August 21, 2026 · 11 am–1 pm · Free
Maine Mineral & Gem Museum, Bethel, Maine
The Maine Mineral & Gem Museum invites families to Science Fair Fridays, a free, six-week summer series of hands-on, drop-in science activities for kids. Each Friday explores a different earth-science theme — from modeling the rock cycle to growing real crystals, led by museum education intern Eli Budet. Drop in anytime between 11 am and 1 pm; no registration or fee required. (No session August 7.)
This Week: Bismuth Crystal Growing. Ever wondered how a real crystal is formed? Come join us this Friday and learn how to make real Bismuth crystals, and about their formation. You might even get a crystal of your own to take home
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