BE ADVISED: On Saturday 11/22, the NHM Car Park on Bill Robertson Lane will be closed for L.A. on Wheels Day. Paid visitor parking is available in the Blue Visitor Parking Structure in Exposition Park. Please plan your visit accordingly. For more information, email info@nhm.org or call 213.763.DINO.

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Gem and Mineral Hall

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

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On View: A Rare Australian Opal in NHM’s Gem and Mineral Hall

Meet a new dazzling black opal and discover the science behind the sparkle with Dr. Aaron Celestian

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The Jonker Diamond: A Giant Gem of Many Facets

Explore the human and natural history of the Jonker I Diamond

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Small Wonders

NHM’s new Scanning Electron Microscope Lab connects guests with big science and tiny specimens.

An opaque white and transparent mineral with many spiky outgrowths.

The Secret Power of Zeolite

Our Curator of Mineral Sciences, Aaron Celestian, talks about why this mineral blows his mind!

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Gypsum Crystals: Mineral Ships for Alien Life?

Can gypsum crystals hold alien life from Mars? Explore every facet of these incredible crystals with our Mineral Sciences Curator Aaron Celestian.

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Fascinating Facets: The Pink Starburst Diamond

The dazzling science behind this precious gem

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

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