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  • Rock and Mineral ID Class

    Rock and Mineral ID Class

    10:30 am-11:45 am
    05.03.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Join geologist Sara Kurth for a hands-on rock and mineral identification class. Learn to classify minerals using observation and hardness testing. Perfect for curious rock-hounds or scouts working on Earth Science badges, this class will deepen your understanding of earth science and teach you to identify rocks and minerals like a pro!

    Class – 10:30 a.m – 75 minutes
    Ages 8 yrs. and up
    $10 per person – Museum Members Free
    Reservations Required – Register here

  • Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids

    Rockin’ Jewelry for Kids

    1:30 pm-2:15 pm
    05.03.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    Unleash your creativity in this fun, hands-on jewelry-making workshop! Design your own unique gemstone creations—including a necklace, a keychain, and a pin. All materials are provided. Afterward, explore the Museum and enjoy a fun scavenger hunt. This workshop is the perfect way to delve into the world of stone jewelry.

    Activity  – 1:30 p.m – 45 minutes
    Ages 8 yrs. and up
    $15 per person
    Museum Members receive 10%
    Discount with code
    Reservations Required – Register here

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  • Stone Hunt

    Stone Hunt

    2:00 pm-2:45 pm
    05.31.2025
    Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    1220 Kensington Road, Oak Brook, IL 60523

    This hands-on activity allows children and adults to search for gems and minerals among more common rocks on the Museum’s outdoor patio. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals and how to distinguish between them. Each rock or mineral found is identified and can be taken home. Rocks from home can be brought in for identification.

    Ages 5 and up – Limited capacity
    45-minutes outdoors (weather permitting) – $5.00 per child
    Regular Museum Admission for Adults & Seniors – Museum Members Free
    Reservations Required – Register here