Rockhounding Clubs in Missouri, United States
Looking for a rockhounding club in Missouri? This page lists 13 active gem, mineral, and lapidary societies across Missouri. Most clubs welcome new members at any skill level and host monthly meetings, field trips, and lapidary workshops.
Rockhounding Clubs in St. Louis
Rockhounding Clubs in Chesterfield
- View details →Gems/Minerals · MWF3rd Thursday monthly, 2:00 pm; no meetings July-August; June picnic instead
Rockhounding Clubs in Columbia
- View details →Rocks/Lapidary · MWFFirst Wednesday of each month; 6:30pm youth program, 7:00pm general meeting
Rockhounding Clubs in Farmington
Rockhounding Clubs in Independence
Rockhounding Clubs in Joplin
Rockhounding Clubs in Kansas City
- View details →Rockhounding · MWF3rd Saturday monthly, 11:00am-1:00pm (exceptions noted on site)
Rockhounding Clubs in Osage Beach
Rockhounding Clubs in Saint Joseph
- View details →Gems/Minerals · MWF2nd Tuesday monthly, 7:00 pm (occasionally Thursdays)
Rockhounding Clubs in Springfield
- View details →Gems/Minerals · MWF4th Monday monthly (except December), 6:30pm, runs 90 min to 2 hrs
Rockhounding Clubs in St Joseph
Rockhounding Clubs in St. Peters
- View details →Gems/Minerals · MWF4th Thursday monthly (except November and December), 7:00 pm
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How to choose a club near you
- Pick the closest active club first — meetings happen monthly, so a long drive will erode your attendance fast.
- Check the club's specialty: minerals/lapidary, fossils, gold prospecting, faceting. Match it to what you actually want to learn.
- Read the meeting schedule before joining — some clubs meet weeknights, others Saturday mornings.
- Most clubs offer a free guest visit. Show up to one meeting before paying dues.
- Look for a club with active field trips — that's where you'll learn the most.
Looking for collecting sites instead of clubs? See rockhounding sites in Missouri.
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