Mineral Sciences - Temporary Displays | Natural History Museum of Los Angeles
Gem and Mineral Hall
The 6,000-square-foot Gem and Mineral Hall was opened in May of 1978. Another 1,500 square-foot gallery titled Gemstones and their Origins was added in May of 1985. Together they comprise one of the finest exhibits of gems and minerals in the world. In 1989, Los Angeles magazine rated it as the finest permanent museum exhibition of any kind in the Los Angeles area.
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Mineral Sciences Contact Information
Gem & Mineral Council
(213) 763-3326
gmc@nhm.org
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(213) 763-3328
akampf@nhm.org
Collections Information; Meteorites
(213) 763-3327
amorgan@nhm.org
Fax: (213) 749-4107
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Temporary Displays
There is always something new in the Gem & Mineral Hall! To better discover the world of gems, we offer to the public small temporary exhibits. We host premier venues for world-class gems and jewelry pieces.
The temporary exhibits we have on display are:
The Butterfly Brooch Collection.
The Lady Heart Diamond Collection.
