Gems & Minerals

Exhibitions

Exhibition

Gem and Mineral Hall

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

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Events

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Mon

01

Jul

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!

Day Camps

9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

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Tue

02

Jul

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!

Day Camps

9 am
9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

Learn more

Wed

03

Jul

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!

Day Camps

9 am
9 am
9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

Learn more

Thu

04

Jul

Adventures in Nature Summer Day Camp: Marvelous Minerals!

Day Camps

9 am
9 am
9 am

During our Marvelous Minerals! week, we'll explore sparkling gems and find out what's so special about our dirt! Whether we're creating mineral inspired art or examining a rock to learn about the past, this week we'll discover some of the hidden gems under our feet.

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Stories

Hot Rocks and Natural Beauties

Dr. Anthony Kampf, the museum’s Curator Emeritus of Mineral Sciences, says his work can sometimes seem like an episode of the TV show CSI.

Minerals on Mars

Scientists have long wondered if Mars could support life. But what exactly should we look for?

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https://live-nhm.nhmlac.org/experience-nhm/hidden-gems

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 purchases and donations.