Billings, Montana
Discover Earth's Hidden Treasures
The Billings Gem & Mineral Club is a Southcenteral Montana community for gem, mineral, fossil, and rock enthusiasts of all ages.
Who We Are
A Community built on collecting and the study of gems & minerals
The Billings Gem & Mineral Club has been bringing together rock hounds, fossil hunters, and gem enthusiasts since the mid 1950s. Whether you're a seasoned collector with decades of experience, or a curious newcomer who just found your first agate, you'll find a warm welcome here.
The Billings Gem and Mineral Club is a non-profit organization devoted to the enjoyment of mineralogy, geology, paleontology, and lapidary arts with specific attention to the Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakota regions.
Monthly Meetings
Join us every first Thursday of the month for a meeting led by the current president, and assisted by other club members. Participation by all club members is encouraged.
1st Thursdays · 7:00 PM
Field Trips
Explore Montana's geological landscape on field trips to collecting sites, mines, and formations throughout the region.
Excursions for all skill levels
Annual Rock & Gem Show
Our flagship event draws dozens of vendors, and hundreds of collectors from across the Northwest for a weekend of buying, selling, and learning.
September 19-20 Metra Park, Billings
Upcoming Events
Mark Your Calendar
Monthly MeetingContinuing discussion about the Annual Rock Show!
Meetings are led by our current president with the assistance of other board members. General club member participation is encouraged.
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Field TripTeepee Canyon, SD
Surface hunt for Teepee Canyon agates, or take a more laborious route and dig, dig, dig to find a treasured nodule.
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Annual ShowBillings Gem & Mineral Show
Our flagship event at Metra Park — dozens of dealers, educational exhibits, silent auction, and free admission for kids under 12.
Learn MoreFlagship Event
Annual Billings Gem & Mineral Show
Two days of gems, minerals, fossils, and jewelry from dozens of dealers and exhibitors. Educational displays, a silent auction, lapidary demonstrations, and a dedicated kids' activity area.
- Many dealers & exhibitions
- Free admission for kids under 12
- Demonstrations
- Silent auction
Annual Dues
$15 Individual
$20 Family
Become a Member
Join the Club
Membership in the Billings Gem & Mineral Club opens the door to a community of passionate collectors, guided field trips to exclusive sites, and a lifetime of learning about the natural world beneath our feet.
- Access to all monthly meetings and presentations
- Guided field trips to collecting sites
- Monthly club newsletter
- Community of fellow enthusiasts
