Family Weekend at the Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
When: September 29, 2023 10:00am to September 30, 2023 4:00pm
Come visit the Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum with your WildCat and receive the University of Arizona discounted admission of $5 per person when your student brings their CatCard!
Museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Self-Guided Tours: Take a self-guided tour through the museum to immerse yourself in the world of minerals, gems, and geological wonders. We’ll have expert docents present to answer questions and share knowledge.
Museum Overview
- Mineral Evolution Gallery
- Discover the incredible story of our planet’s geological formation through rock-forming minerals, meteorites, and fossils.
- Arizona Gallery
- Highlighting the rich mineral resources of Arizona and Mexico, especially the stunning Turquoise and Copper-bearing minerals, this gallery explores the region’s unique geological heritage.
- Gem Gallery
- Explore the cutting processes that transform raw gems into exquisite gemstones and view wearable works of art in the form of hand-crafted designer jewelry.
Audience: All
Price: $5 per person
Where
Campus: Downtown
Address
115 N Church Ave Suite 121
Historic Pima County Courthouse: Alfie Norville Gem and Mineral Museum
Tucson
, AZ
United States
See map: Google Maps
Arizona US
Contact info & links
Contacts
Jordan Halter
Requests for disability-related accommodations should be directed to the event's primary contact: Jordan Halter