Carnegie Museum of Natural History's Ninth Annual Gem & Mineral Show will be presented in our most elegant halls and galleries. Considered one of the finest gem and mineral shows in the United States, the Carnegie Gem & Mineral Show features pieces for sale for all types of collectors, information for less experienced enthusiasts, and activities for the entire family!

Because of the much-appreciated support of our Presenting Sponsors, there will not be a surcharge to attend the show. The show is FREE with general museum admission. Please see the Event Schedule page for information on admission and museum hours.

• Sea of Pearls Gala preview party – see the Preview Gala page for more details

• PETIT TRESOR STUDIO again donated a necklace for this year's Door Prize. Pictured here is winner Kaye Byrne of Pittsburgh (left) receiving her prize from show chair Debra Wilson (right).

• Wire-wrapping expert Jim Fowler's original designs – visit Jim's page for images and details

• Top lapidary artists, retail vendors, and renowned retail jewelers

• Rare gemstones and crystals in invitational and other special exhibits

• Significant monetary awards for the best mineral exhibits

• Special children's activities

• Online mineral auctions – see the Event Schedule page for more details

If you or your club are interested in competitively exhibiting at the show, please click here for the application form (Microsoft Word, 49 Kb), or contact exhibit co-chairperson Margaret Robertson at 724-265-1446, or email farmwest@nb.net as soon as possible. Click here for the Competition Criteria (Microsoft Word, 22 Kb). Please include your name and address. You may also contact:

Marc Wilson, Head, Section of Minerals
Carnegie Museum of Natural History
4400 Forbes Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-4080
Phone: 412-622-3391
Fax: 412-622-8837
Email: wilsonm@CarnegieMNH.org

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 Beth Worstell Brown at 412-578-2479 or click here to use the registration form (Microsoft Word, 20 Kb).
• To schedule your group for Children's Activities, please see the Kids' Page.

Pearl jewelry and vendor's booth: Mindy McNaugher, Carnegie Museum of Natural History
Door Prize necklace presentation: Joyce Bolar