The Smithsonian's mineral and gem collection at the National Museum of Natural History consists of approximately 350,000 mineral specimens and 10,000 gems, making it one of the largest of its kind in ...

Inside this 20,000-square-foot exhibition, you can explore from the center of the Earth to the vast reaches of the solar system. See the sparkling highlights of the National Gem Collection, including the 168-carat Mackay emerald and diamond necklace and the massive Carmen Lúcia ruby (one of the largest rubies ever found).

2013年11月14日 · These words welcome visitors to the gem and mineral displays at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History. As they explore—and come face to face with nature’s artistry—they end up with an understanding that gemstones actually came out of the earth in beautiful—but rough—form.

The Smithsonian Institution mineral and gem collection consists of approximately 350,000 mineral specimens and 10,000 gems, making it one of the largest of its kind in the world. The collection is used for scientific research, education programs, and public exhibitions.

This hall features 2,500 minerals and gems, including the Hope Diamond, Hooker Emerald Brooch, and Star of Asia sapphire. It also explores the birth and evolution of the solar system and the earth's changing surface and is divided into the following sections: The Harry Winston Gallery houses the Hope Diamond, in a specially designed case.

Sip champagne and gaze at the Hope Diamond, the largest-known blue diamond in the world. This exhibition features 2,500 gems, crystals and minerals for your viewing pleasure. Reception: 200 | Seated: 40. Explore the Hall of Geology, Gems & Minerals within the NMNH Virtual Tour. Contact us about this space!

Historic Images of the Smithsonian Summary Silcates display in the Gem and Mineral Hall in the National Museum of Natural History after the Exhibits Modernization Program. Several wall cases are visible with a variety of minerals in each. Contained within Smithsonian Institution Archives, Record Unit 95, Box 44, Folder: 17 Contact information

Explore the 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.

An article in this month's Smithsonian celebrates the opening of the Janet Annenberg Hooker Hall of Geology, Gems and Minerals at the National Museum of Natural History, a striking new setting...

2021年4月29日 · Jeffrey Post, curator of the U.S. National Gem and Mineral Collection at the Smithsonian's Natural History Museum reveals the scandals, mysteries and human stories behind the world’s most...