The Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale

The Gem, Mineral and Fossil Show and Sale is Saturday and Sunday, March 8 and 9 at the Museum of Science (3280 S. Miami Avenue) from 10 am to 5 pm each day.


Programs:

10AM - GEMSTONES OF AMERICA - Hosted by Ephraim Zimbalist Jr., this Smithsonian Co-production is an entertaining look at America's gemological wonders, including, locating, identifying, cutting, polishing, and setting gemstones.
12PM - TREASURES OF THE EARTH - Hosted by Bob Jones, this wide-ranging, yet up-close and personal report on mineral and fossil collecting in America provides an in-depth look at a fascinating hobby.
2PM - DIAMONDS - Narrated by Stockard Channing, this is the newly updated and revised NOVA overview of the geological, technological, sociological, and commercial aspects of this most precious gemstone.
4PM - THE STORY OF JADE - Overview of Jade (both Jadeite and Nephrite) as a much sought-after gem material - with special emphasis on discovering the Guatemalan source of the Meso-American jadeite used by Olmecs, Toltecs, Aztecs, and Mayans - PLUS how to find and keep your own gem-quality nephrite in California!

Admission to the museum also includes admission to the Gem show. $20.00 for adults, $18.00 for seniors and students with ID, $13.00 for children 3-12 and $8.00 for museum members. For more info, please call 305-646-4200.