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Gem and Mineral Hall

The Robert Procop Gem and Mineral Hall presents more than 2,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from across the globe.

Mexican crazy lace agate

General Info

Free with Museum Admission
Free for Members

Explore the Robert Procop Gem and Mineral Hall

Wander among thousands of stunning specimens showcasing the beauty and diversity of Earth’s building blocks in one of the world’s most valuable collections of gems and minerals. Investigate how geologists find and classify rocks and minerals.

Couple pointing at mineral

Find your favorite mineral.

Red crystals

Marvel at exquisitely colored crystals.

Children looking at minerals

Something for everyone to discover.

Green gem

See rare gems.

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Find your favorite mineral.

Marvel at exquisitely colored crystals.

Something for everyone to discover.

See rare gems.

While you're digging around, you'll:

  • Touch a meteorite billions of years old and a tree that has turned into stone.
  • Gaze upon rare and exquisite diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.
  • Learn why California is “The Golden State.”
SEM Diatoms

Scanning Electron Microscope Lab

See how big discoveries can come from the tiniest things in the Gem and Mineral Hall.

Look closer
blue benitoite gem

Hot Rocks and Natural Beauties
During Curator Emeritus of Mineral Sciences Dr. Anthony Kampf's tenure at NHM, his work with minerals has sometimes seemed like a true crime drama.
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meteorite opalstones

Behold! These Are Really Old!
By far the oldest items in our collections: our many meteorites
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