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All That Glitters: The Splendor & Science Of Gems & Minerals
- When Ongoing until Monday, April 30, 2012
- Sunday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Monday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Tuesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Wednesday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Thursday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Friday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm
- Where San Diego Natural History Museum, San Diego
- Age limit All ages
- Cost $10 - $16
Above: Intarsia Butterfly Box: Created by Nikolai Medvedev. Malachite, sugilite, tourmaline, and gold. Teakwood inlay. 10 x 9.2 centimeter. Courtesy of Irv Brown; Photo credit: Tom Spann.
"All That Glitters: The Splendor & Science of Gems & Minerals" opens May 15, 2010 at the San Diego Natural History Museum.
"All That Glitters: The Splendor & Science of Gems & Minerals takes you beyond the “bling” to see gems as very rare and ancient by-products of the forces that have created our landscape, including right here in San Diego County. It is designed to entice adults and children through beauty, science and fun. Through displays and interactive experiences, you will learn about the Earth processes that create gems and minerals.
View stunning objects on loan from private collectors and major U.S. institutions including the American Museum of Natural History, Gemological Institute of America (GIA), Harvard University Mineralogical Museum, Newark Museum, and the Smithsonian.
Tickets: $10–$16 all included in general admission. Also included with admission are all other exhibitions and films at the Museum.
Museum Hours: Daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Location: San Diego Natural History Museum, 1788 El Prado, Balboa Park, San Diego, CA 92101. Directions (Google Maps)
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