Location: Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007
Date: Currently On View
Gem and Mineral Hall, Natural History Museum, Los Angeles, CA
Gem and Mineral Hall, More than 2,000 minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gems from across the globe.
Discover the Gem and Mineral Hall
Stroll through a vast array of breathtaking specimens that highlight the beauty and variety of Earth’s fundamental materials within one of the globe’s most esteemed collections of gems and minerals. Examine the methods geologists use to locate and categorize rocks and minerals, and be amazed by more than 300 pounds of gold—including the “Mojave Nugget,” the largest known nugget of California gold.
As you explore, you will:
Encounter a meteorite that is billions of years old and a tree that has fossilized into stone.
Admire rare and beautiful diamonds, emeralds, and rubies.
Discover the reasons behind California being referred to as “The Golden State.”
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