ADMISSION:

Adults $20
Seniors/Students with valid ID $18
Children $13
Museum Members $8
Children under 3 - FREE


MMLG Educational Presentations in the Museum Auditorium


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!