My daughters and I had a great experience. We were absolutely wowed by the selection and wide variety of minerals, fossils, rocks, crystals... The owner, a geochemist, is as friendly and helpful as can be. Oh, and the prices are beyond reasonable. We'll definitely be back. read more

A rock shop with 30 reviews and five stars? Yeah, it's that good. What causes a mineral store to rise to the Yelp level of a perfect restaurant or amazing hotel? It's everything you want from a place that just sells cool rocks. It feels like old America, like it's been here since the 50s. It has a small-ton vibe, transporting really. It's got lots of cool sparkly, shiny, colorful, blows-my-mind-this-forms-on-its-own things to look at and touch. At the center of all of it is a proprietor who completes the experience. Magnifying goggles sit atop of his head at all times, like they live there, ready at any time to inspect the mineral in front of him. He possesses seemlingly infinite enthusiasm for conversation about the objects in his shop, as if a sale is less a transaction and more an act of sharing. I've noticed he seems to spontaneously mark items down as he's wrapping and loading them carefully in the bag, just because. If I'm writing a movie and the feds need a geological genius to help solve a mystery, this is the guy they call. It's super fun to browse. You might even find yourself among the enthusiasts who shuffle through, buying minerals to complete some collection. A must-stop in the Downtown Carrollton square. read more

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Great selection with very fair prices. The employees/owners seem very kind as well. I live in Houston but go here each time I'm in Dallas.

Owner is very sweet, patient, and knowledgable. My son brought in a few rocks and crystals for the owner to identify. He also purchased a geode that you can crack open in the store to see what's inside. My son can't wait to go back. read more

My daughter and I absolutely love this shop. Come support a local gem in Downtown Carrollton. read more

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Nice rock shop. Wish the owner had acknowledged us. Saw good reviews so looked forward to seeing this shop.

Every year for Christmas and my birthday, I ask for a rock or fossil from this wonderful store. And every year I get some. My collection has grown, and in the process, I have given away beautiful rocks to make room for more lovely specimens. Nothing in the world compares to the beauty that God created when he made us, animals, insects, and this awesome Earth. And it is so fantastic to turn other people, especially children, into future rock hounds. read more

This is likely the best rock shop in the DFW area. They have a lot of variety, good prices, and the owner is very helpful and friendly. I've gotten multiple fossils, stones, and geodes here. The geodes all had crystal formations inside. I will definitely be back! read more

I don't know very much about rocks and minerals, but came here with my sister. The owner was incredibly helpful and took a lot of time to talk to me about what I was buying and it definitely felt like he cared. I learned a lot and the prices were incredible. I was able to get a lot of cool minerals and stones like malachite and petrified wood! Overall worth a look, there is so much variety and the quality is great. I could not recommend this store enough. read more

Nature's Gallery - Hobby Shops Near Me - Carrollton, Texas

I absolutely love it here. The owner is incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, super cool guy. A great variety of rocks. He's my go-to guy for buying crystals and rocks. i recommend it to anyone who collects rocks. read more

I have been a customer for over 10 years and love the owner's knowledge and hands on support. There's no other shop like it in the area! And the crystals are fantastic! read more

Great place for getting all your minerals... doesn't matter if you're looking for polished, rough, art pieces, or thumbnails, this store has it all! read more

I stumbled into this place after I grabbed my dose of coffee for the day . If you're interested , I had Cuban coffee . LOL ! So , this is a natural mineral store, but a gold mine if you are spiritual/holistic and like to collect various stones and crystals . There are tons of raw form crystals ! I was in awe . I've been to other shops and paid double for what they have here . The owner was so helpful and let me know where the minerals came from . Of course , no spirituality is needed to come here. They don't advertise themselves as such . This is an awesome place to find various minerals to learn about or just to display in your home . So excited I found this "gem"! read more

10/10 Great selection! And stuff was kind and helpful. Definitely coming back!! Tons of different choices and lots of really beautiful large crystals too. read more

This is my favorite Crystal/Rock/Mineral shop! Love the energy in the shop, it is very calm and peaceful so, easy to stay and shop for hours. Whether you know exactly what you want or are just looking for something that feels good to you there are so many great finds here. If you don't find what you are looking for make sure you ask because he has stock that is not out. The owner is really knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. He cares about what he sells and cares about his customers. I say this because when he is helping or talking with you he listens, makes eye contact and isn't in a hurry to finish with you. It is refreshing actually. There is a nice assortment of rough and polished Crystals set at very good prices. You would easily pay double at other stores. read more

Very knowledgeable and friendly. Owner is down to earth (he he) and takes time with each customer. He has a lot of experience and knowledge about gems and minerals and he will not hesitate to offer advice or recommendations for you if you ask for something he doesn't offer. Such a great shop read more

By far my favorite place to get crystals of any kind!!! I was so shocked that this place wasn't more popular when I went because everything is super well price and there is a large variety. The owner is also super nice and very knowledgeable about everything in his shop. Would highly recommend to support a small business and buy amazing crystals! read more

Nice, little gem and mineral/fossil store. The owner was friendly and knowledgeable! Even though the store seemed small, there was plenty to browse through. The prices were also decent. I was fascinated of the lab grown bismuth, because of their color and shape. I bought one for a gift, but unfortunately while the owner was packaging it up, a piece broke off. He handled the situation well and gave me the option to replace it with another one that was similar. Overall, this little store is great and the owner gave me great customer service! I'd recommend it to anyone who's interested or want to know more about rocks and gems and other stuff :) read more

Stunning crystal and rock store with a huge variety at fantastic prices. These gems would be double the price at a crystal store. The owner was a doll. He's extremely knowledgeable, loves working with his customer and patient. He's sweet as can be. I spent about an hour browsing and bought several rocks I had been looking for. Stop by, has to be one of the best rock stores in Dallas. read more

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My favorite place to source crystals and natural gems. Amazing prices. I secretly want to keep this from everyone but have to share the love! There's always a great selection to choose from. Not a metaphysical shop but you WILL find something here. Located in a really cute area in downtown Carrollton with lots of restaurants and little shops around! Worth the trip! read more

This place is a hidden "gem" nestled in the Square at Downtown Carrollton. They have a beautiful collection of rocks and collectibles! They're prices are extremely fair and the staff is very knowledgeable and welcoming. I purchased a geode and the nice gentleman invited me and all of the other customers to watch as he cracked open the rock. As he was working to crack open the geode he provided really cool facts about my specific rock such as is origin, age, and the environmental causes that shaped the rock we were looking at. This is a great mini adventure for the kids that is affordable, educational, and fun! I have been telling all of my friends about this place and will definitely be back soon! read more

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Owner was great! He bought some of my crystals off of me that I'm trying sell before my move abroad and he gave great emotional connection I felt as a customer and educated on the process and value of the items! Had a great time talking about Queretaro and San Miguel Allende cities in México!! Great service and highly recommend!! read more

It's been several years since I discovered this awesome place, and I still love it. The selection is impressive, the prices are very fair, the owner is very kind and knowledgeable, and there's something for everything: the seasoned collector, the tourist, and children. It's so obvious the owner operates this shop out of passion first, not profit. The way he inspires people about rocks and makes it so that a kid with even just $1 or $2 can leave with really cool stuff: how awesome! I love listening to the owner tell shoppers anything they want to know about how each rock or mineral was formed while I browse the shelves. You can find out great places to find your own rocks and fossils too. I literally have to browse each shelf multiple times to notice everything. The shop isn't huge, but there's more variety and collector-grade rocks and minerals here than in shops 5 times the size. And because the prices are fair the turnover is good. Nature's Gallery (Carrollton) and Crystal Moon Gallery (Fort Worth) are the 2 places in DFW every rock and mineral lover should know about. read more

We lovingly refer to Nature's Gallery as 'The Rock Store' because they specialize in pretty rocks, fine minerals, gems and fossils. Ladies, when you shop in Old Downtown Carrollton, drop your man off here. He will be fascinated for HOURS. The owner loves to show you everything and educate customers about his products. He is very passionate about rocks, and when you talk to him for awhile, you will be too! This store also has jewelry, but there is an even more intriguing Valentine's find here. GENTLEMEN, do you want to get flowers for your girl but wish your gift would last longer than 3-5 days? At Nature's Gallery you can find Texas Roses. These are beautiful rocks that are shaped like roses. A dozen of these beauties to express your love would be a romantic gift, and different from anything she's ever seen before. read more

Gosh, I love this place! It's located in the downtown Carrollton square next to a Cajun restaurant. This was my second time stolling inside and it makes me wish I had a ton of disposable income to spend! (Kinda like when I'm in Nordstrom's.) The owner is a geologist and loves talking about his rocks & minerals and what not, but he's not into the metaphysical aspect of their properties so don't bother asking. I have not compared their prices to other places but he does have a very impressive collection of items for sale as well as items not for sale in his private collection showcase. It's a great place to just buzz around and kill time looking at beautiful rocks. read more

This is, by far, my favorite rock and mineral shop in DFW. The owner is helpful, full of knowledge, and very kind. He always has beautiful pieces and genuinely loves what he does. Great quality, clean and organized shop...I adore this place. read more

Love this gem and mineral store! Great prices for great pieces! Very knowledgeable owner too. He doesn't mind if you're just browsing either

Friendly but limited selection for jewelry making. However, on a return trip, I found a great cabochon here and there were several other interesting ones. Hopefully they will be cutting and offering more--I would definitely return for that. read more

I loved this place. I have been looking for a rock and mineral shop in Dallas, and I have found my own heaven here. The owner is engaging and very smart. I brought my two (well-behaved) children, and he was very kind to them. Very, very impressed. read more

Incredible shop for rock hounds! Inventory always changing with unique pieces from all over the globe. Prices range from inexpensive stones for kids and beginners up to expensive specimens or serious collectors. Don the owner is great and is so willing to answer questions and engage in conversations about the items he offers! Best place in Dallas to look for minerals... maybe best in the state of Texas! Just go and be ready to spend some money because you will like what you find! read more

I love this little store. Both times I've been there it's been wonderful. It's really for the person that is looking to expand their crystal, mineral or gem collection. Prices are reasonable too. They have a wide variety and if you ask, they will show you the hidden places that they keep some of their stuff. read more

Nature's Gallery was a nice, older place. The lady behind the counter was really very nice, and tried to be as helpful as possible. The owner was out the day we came as he was at a gem/rock show. My husband and I have always been interested in rocks and minerals and recently decided to start trying to learn about healing used in conjunction with rocks and minerals. They had a small, but nice selection of jewelry, and many things behind the glass that was marked, and was visibly old with much history. I love that sort of thing. I like buying rocks, but more than that I like to learn about them as well. I'm hoping to come back when the owner is in so I can ask him questions. My favorite thing in the store was the peacock ore. It is beautiful! read more

Love this place! I searched all over Dallas to find a place with a large selection of rocks, minerals and crystals. The selection is outstanding. The prices are reasonable and the owner is awesome. He helped also helped us crack a few geodes. Great place!! read more

Very cool store. The owners passion for Gems & rocks is next to none. Great place to look for gifts for the person who seems to have everything. read more

My favorite place to get crystals, the owner and shop keeper are so friendly and very knowledgeable about every item in the shop. Extremely generous prices. If you are looking to start or expand your collection, this should be your go-to place! read more

Fantastic selection of minerals, crystals, and fossils! Everything is very fairly priced and the owner is extremely knowledgeable about his inventory! read more

Customer service was excellent. Good prices as well. I not only purchased some crystals, I brought some of my own crystals in for identification. They knew what the crystal was the minute they saw the crystal. 10 Stars! read more

I took an emerald and diamond dinner ring to Donald Slater to see what he could do about the surface scratches and dulling on the emerald. On a timely basis and at a very reasonable price, he returned my ring with a beautifully polished emerald and nicely cleaned diamonds. I highly recommend Mr. Slater's lapidary services. (He also has a nicely stocked rock shop, well-worth a visit even from out-of-towners.) read more

So, to preface I'm kind of dork in that I find rocks really beautiful and fascinating. When I used to live in Carrollton, on either my drive home from work or on one of the many occasions I would eat at Babes, I would always see Natures Gallery (or The Rock Shop is what I would always call it in my head). I always wanted to go visit this store but something would always come up and either they would be closed or I would just forget to venture in. FINALLY, after eating at Babes one Saturday I was like "I have to go check this place out" and I'm so glad I did! Natures Gallery showcases some of the most beautiful rocks and fossils I've seen. In fact, several pieces found in the shop really reminded me of what I saw in the Museum of Natural Science in Houston. The owner is really friendly and very knowledgable and the pricing of the stores merchandise is really quite reasonable! One star gets deducted for presentation...if 'Natures Gallery' showcased the rocks/fossils/minerals better it could almost be a museum. Instead all you get is florescent lighting...bleh. read more

What started out as a great experience ended up in disaster and disappointment. Came in and purchased one-half of a matching set of geodes and thought about purchasing the set but didn't. When buying the first stone we asked about discounts and was told the owner was in Tucson and had left instructions there would be no discounts in his absence. Fine. We purchased and a week later my wife had an interest in completing the set so I called back and asked if the other half was still available and would he take a $25 discount if we bought the matching stone. The employee though for a moment and said yes. I reminded him that the owner had said no before and asked if he wanted to call the owner just to make sure. He said no, he was sure it was ok, and I thanked him and told him I'd be over the next day to pick it up. When I arrived I was told by the same salesperson that he would not honor the price he quoted. I reminded him that he had said he would take the discounted price and that he hadn't even called me to let me know this, rather, I traveled 20+ miles (one way) to get there. He said he called but got an apparent wrong number & told me the owner made the decision (the same person I suggested the salesperson call for authorization the day before). Truth be told, We saw other, similar Citrine Geodes elsewhere on the Internet at Etsy of all places and other stores, a lot less expensive, but wanted to stay in Carrollton where I had worked for 30 years. Rock Barrell in Dallas, having a larger selection, is where we should have gone but didn't. After possibly spending a total of $500 in a store and not receive a $25 discount after it was promised is horrible business. Would not recommend this as a place to do business nor, obviously, stand behind their word. The stone we purchased is hundreds of thousands of years old and speaks for itself. So does the store's way of doing business. read more