group visits gem and mineral hall tour

Browse by Topic

Gems & Minerals

Exhibitions

Gem and Mineral Hall

More than 2,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from across the globe.

Sat

09

Dec

Welcome Day | 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World

Special Program All Ages
  • 11 am

Join us for the opening weekend of our newest exhibition, 100 Carats: Icons of the Gem World.

Tue

02

Jan

Adventures in Nature: Bio Builders (Session 1)

Day Camps Youth
  • 9 am

Join us this Winter for Adventures in Nature Camp, as we become Bio Builders!

Thu

04

Jan

Adventures in Nature: Bio Builders (Session 2)

Day Camps Youth
  • 9 am

Join us this Winter for Adventures in Nature Camp, as we become Bio Builders!

Discover more

Mineral Sciences

The Mineral Sciences collections include minerals, rocks, meteorites, gems, and related synthetic materials. The mineral collection is world-wide in scope and boasts particular strengths in minerals from California, native gold, and gem crystals. The collections are being actively augmented principally through donations.

Read more
Hidden Gems

Throughout the halls of the Natural History Museum there are hidden marvels that are actually right before your eyes.

Read more