Celebrate the 15th annual Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum on February 20 and 21, 2027. One of Southern New Mexico’s largest gem and mineral shows, the event brings dozens of vendors together for a weekend of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, and lapidary art. Collectors, hobbyists, rockhounds, and families can browse indoor and outdoor vendors while enjoying the museum grounds and views of the Organ Mountains.
Event Details
- Date: February 20 and 21, 2027
- Time: Saturday, February 20, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, February 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
- Location: New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road, Las Cruces, NM
- Admission: $7 adults; $6 seniors ages 60 and older; $5 children ages 4–17; $4 active U.S. military and veterans; free for children 3 and under
- Tickets: Available at the door
- Host: Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum
Where is The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show?
The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show takes place at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum at 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. The show features more than 60 vendor spaces indoors and outdoors throughout the museum grounds.
The museum provides a scenic setting overlooking the Organ Mountains and is located near the Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument and White Sands National Park.
What can you find at The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show?
The annual show brings together vendors specializing in geological specimens, jewelry, and lapidary art. Visitors can shop for natural specimens, finished jewelry, and jewelry-making supplies while meeting vendors with expertise in their fields. The variety appeals to serious collectors and hobbyists as well as visitors looking for unusual specimens or materials for their own projects.
Education has also been part of The Museum ROCKS! experience, with exhibits in past shows introducing visitors to prehistoric life, geological specimens, and natural processes. These displays can make the event especially interesting for families and young people curious about geology and paleontology. Specific educational exhibits and participating organizations for the 2027 show have not been announced yet.
The event attracts visitors from Southern New Mexico and West Texas. The 2027 vendor lineup has not yet been announced.
Who hosts the event?
The Friends of the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, a nonprofit organization that supports the museum and its programs, organizes the Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show.
The show also features on-site food vendors, allowing visitors to spend the day browsing the displays and visiting the museum grounds. Organizers will announce additional information about participating vendors and sponsors as the 2027 event approaches.
Visit The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show 2027
The 15th annual Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show takes place Saturday, February 20, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., and Sunday, February 21, from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m., at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum.
For the latest vendor, sponsor, and event information, visit the Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show website.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show in 2027?
The 15th annual Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show takes place February 20 and 21, 2027, at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum in Las Cruces. The show is open from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sunday. Visitors can browse indoor and outdoor vendor spaces featuring gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, and lapidary art. The two-day event draws collectors, rockhounds, hobbyists, and families interested in learning more about geological specimens and handcrafted items.
How much is admission to the 2027 Museum ROCKS! show?
Admission to the 2027 Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show is $7 for adults, $6 for seniors ages 60 and older, $5 for children ages 4–17, and $4 for active U.S. military members and veterans. Children ages 3 and under are admitted free. Tickets are available at the door, so visitors do not need to buy admission in advance. Admission provides access to indoor and outdoor vendor spaces throughout the museum grounds during the two-day show.
What can visitors find at The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show?
Visitors can browse gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry, crystals, and lapidary art from dozens of vendors. More than 60 indoor and outdoor vendor spaces are planned for the 2027 event. Items range from natural geological specimens and collectible stones to finished jewelry and handcrafted pieces. The show appeals to experienced mineral collectors and rockhounds as well as families and casual visitors interested in seeing unusual specimens, learning more about rocks and minerals, or finding a distinctive piece of jewelry to take home.
Will food be available at the 2027 show?
Yes. Food vendors will be available on-site during The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show. The show layout includes a designated area for food vendors, making it convenient for visitors who plan to spend several hours browsing vendor booths and visiting the museum. The complete lineup of food and merchandise vendors has not yet been announced. Visitors can check the official Museum ROCKS! website as the event approaches for updated information about participating vendors, sponsors, food options, and other show details.
Where is The Museum ROCKS! Gem and Mineral Show held?
The show is held at the New Mexico Farm & Ranch Heritage Museum, 4100 Dripping Springs Road in Las Cruces. Vendors are located in indoor and outdoor spaces throughout the museum grounds, including the Courtyard, Organ View Terrace, Tortugas, and Ventanas areas. Ample parking is available on the museum grounds, and the museum is accessible from major local thoroughfares. The museum overlooks the Organ Mountains and provides plenty of space for visitors to browse vendor displays. For accessibility information or directions within the museum, visitors can ask staff at the main desk.
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