Paul Broste Rock Museum
​508 Main Street
Parshall, Mountrail County, North Dakota 58770

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The Paul Broste Rock Museum Reopens
By
John W. Hoganso

The Paul Broste Rock Museum, located in Parshall, North Dakota, is a fascinating gem for rock enthusiasts. Let me share some intriguing details about this unique museum:

• Founder: The museum was the brainchild of Mr. Paul Broste, a local farmer, artist, and collector. His passion for rocks led him to acquire only the finest specimens from around the world.
• Collection: Within the museum’s walls, you’ll find an impressive array of rock specimens, minerals, and fossils. These treasures were meticulously cut, ground, and polished into spheres and slabs of unimaginable beauty. Dr. John Hoganson of the State Geological Survey even declared that the museum houses the most significant rock and mineral collection in the state of North Dakota. Some of these unique specimens are so rare that they may be found only in esteemed institutions like the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C., or the American Museum of Art.
• Location: The museum is nestled on the Great Plains of North Dakota, constructed from natural granite quarried from the area. Its entire structure was built with volunteer labor and opened its doors to visitors in 1966. Paul affectionately referred to it as his “Acropolis on a hill.”
• Operating Hours: If you plan to visit, note that the museum is open from May 1 through Labor Day, welcoming guests Wednesday through Saturday from 12 PM to 4 PM123.
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