Thursday, November 16, 7-10 pm

For eight years, Carnegie Museum of Natural History has hosted one of the world’s most outstanding shows of gems and minerals. Now, the Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show can also claim the honor of being named Pittsburgh Post-Gazette‘s and Pittsburgh Tribune Review's Top Party for three years running! Don’t miss the chance to be a part of this year's event, Sea of Pearls.

This special fundraising pre-show event opens the floor to discriminating buyers. More than three dozen vendors with specimens from famous mines and worldwide locations, as well as displays by award-winning jewelry designers, will fill the elegant halls of the Oakland museums. Be the first to see the spectacular gems and minerals from some of the world's most prestigious retailers.

The Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show is held in the most stunning halls of the museum. The towering Hall of Architecture will feature vendors offering gems, jewelry, and minerals amidst massive reproductions of architectural details from famous European sites. The Carnegie Music Hall Foyer is an exquisite setting for vendors and exhibitions. Vendors of minerals, gems and fine jewelry from around the world will be situated in Sculpture Hall among the pillars of a reproduction of the Parthenon, and will line the beautiful Carriage Drive Entrance of the Natural History Museum, all the way through Scaife Foyer in Carnegie Museum of Art. And of course, the famous Hillman Hall of Gems & Minerals will anchor the show.

To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the 2006 Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show or Carnegie Museum of Natural History, please visit the Sponsorship page.

Carnegie Museum of Natural History is open Tuesday-Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm, and Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Except for July and August, the Museum is closed on Mondays. For general visitor information such as admission, directions, and dining options, please visit the CMNH Web site at www.CarnegieMNH.org/info.

• For tickets to the Sea of Pearls Gala Preview Party, please contact Carnegie Museum of Natural History at 412.578.2479 or use the registration form (Microsoft Word, 20 Kb).
• To schedule your group for Children's Activities, please see the Kids' Page.
• If you would like to participate in the Exhibit Competition, please see the Event Schedule page.

Mindy McNaugher, Carnegie Museum of Natural History