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Enjoy Free Admission to the gem and mineral museum on October 13-14 during Tucson Meet Yourself!
This an annual celebration of the living traditional arts of Southern Arizona's and Northern Mexico's diverse ethnic and folk communities. The free, three-day event features hundreds of artisans, home cooks, dancers, musicians and special exhibits that celebrate and honor beauty in all its diverse, informal, and everyday forms
Admission is free Friday Oct. 13 and Saturday Oct. 14. Museum will be open from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Self-Guided Tours: Take a self-guided tour through the museum to immerse yourself in the world of minerals, gems, and geological wonders.
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.
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