Please Note: We will be closed from June 8th through June 20th.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Gem Mining Experience
- Visit the area’s only all-indoor gem mining experience.
- Available in 3 mixes, each hand-assembled bucket provides you with the highest quality experience available. Explore our bucket sizing and prices to plan your visit.
- We do not require or offer reservations, simply stop in to play.
- Open 5 days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.
Pricing & Bucket Sizes
- Explore our mining rough buckets and pricing to plan your visit.
- All of our mining rough buckets are also available in a take-home form. All you need is a basin of water and a sand sifter!
- Perfect for hosting an at-home birthday party celebration.
Mobile Gem Mining
- Our state-of-the-art, custom-engineered trailer takes gem mining to the next level!
- Perfect for large-scale events and group gatherings. Book us for your next:
- In-house School Field Trip
- Summer Camp, or Track-out Camp
- School or Non-profit Fundraiser Event
- Note: the mobile mining experience is not available for birthday parties.
Gift Cards
- Give the gift of treasure. They will dig it!
- Pick one up in-store or buy an e-gift card online.
Learn more
- Curious about the Treasure Quest story? Learn more about our family-run business.
- Watch this video created by the team of WRAL.com Out and About TV.
We invite you to experience the youthful joy of a Treasure Quest. You will dig it!
Treasure Quest Mining is an award-winning indoor gem mining experience, crystal, fossil, and home decor gift shop located near downtown Apex at 414 Upchurch Street in Apex, North Carolina.
Etsy or our website. Our Crystal, Gem & Fossil Gift Shop features a curated collection of crystals, gems, minerals, fossil specimens, gemstone jewelry, home decor items, and dinosaur- and shark-themed toys and gifts. Visit our store in person or shop online. You can purchase our treasures via