Gem Mining Experience
- Visit the area’s only all-indoor gem mining experience.
- 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.
Birthday Parties
- Celebrate with Treasure Quest! Schedule an in-store gem mining party with our Treasure Hunters Package.
- Or take it to-go and plan an at-home experience utilizing our to-go bags of mining rough!
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!
- Two convenient ways to buy your gift card today:
- Purchase a certificate in our store.
- Purchase an e-gift card online. (available online 24-hours a day)
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 and mobile gem mining experience, birthday party venue, and crystal, fossil, and home decor gift shop located a block from downtown Apex at 414 Upchurch Street in Apex, North Carolina.
Our Crystal, Gem & Fossil Gift Shop features a curated collection of crystals, gems, minerals, fossil specimens, 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 Etsy or our website.
Explore our store, in-person or online, to purchase authentic crystals, gems, fossils, and unique home decor treasures.
View our comprehensive gem, shell & fossil identification pages to learn about your treasures.