The Creetown Gem Rock Museum houses one of the finest privately
owned collections of gemstones, crystals, minerals and fossils in Britain.
Owned and run by the Stephenson family, the museum has shown an
astonishing development since it first opened in 1971.
You can expect to see a wide variety of gemstones and minerals
collected by the owners from around the world. The showroom galleries
extend over 3000 sq.ft and you can see almost every known gemstone and
mineral from around the world including huge specimens from the quartz and
fluorite crystal groups, exquisite geodes lined with amethyst, agates with
spectacular colour bands, opals and even diamonds. There is also a
fossilised dinosaur egg and meteorites from outer space.
The crystal Cave combines years of experience and 'state of the art'
techniques to create a dazzling display, of crystals. Your visit will be
truly crowned at the sight of the secret treasures displayed in all their
magnificence in hidden crevices and crystal lodges.
A spectacular volcanic eruption display and fifteen minute audio visual
programme 'Fire and Stone' enhance the attraction.
Also on the site are The Gemrock Gift Shop, The Lapidary Workshop and
The Prospector's Pantry Tea-room.
The Museum is also family and wheelchair friendly.
Opening Times April 13th - 30th September 9.30am-5.30pm (7
days) 1st October - 30th November 10.00am-4.00pm (7 days) 1st
December - 28th February Weekends Only 10.00am-4.00pm. (Or by appointment
during the week). 1st March - April 13th 10.00am-4.00pm (7
days). Closed 23rd December to 31st January. Last admittance half
hour before closing time. Please telephone for party bookings.
Directions Seven miles from Newton Stewart. Eleven miles from
Gatehouse of Fleet, just off the A75 Carlisle - Stranraer trunk road.
Follow signs on entering Creetown village.
Details
You can expect to see a wide variety of gemstones and minerals
collected by the owners from around the world. The showroom galleries
extend over 3000 sq.ft and you can see almost every known gemstone and
mineral from around the world including huge specimens from the quartz and
fluorite crystal groups, exquisite geodes lined with amethyst, agates with
spectacular colour bands, opals and even diamonds. There is also a
fossilised dinosaur egg and meteorites from outer space.
