Science Fair Fridays: The Miner’s Secret: Sifting
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: The Miner’s Secret: Sifting. Learn how to properly sift rock particles, and why the sifting process is such an integral part of mining. You can even take one of the rocks you find home!
Details: www.mainemineralmuseum.org · Facebook & Instagram @mainemineralmuseum · info@mainemineralmuseum.org