Renovated hall of gems and minerals now open at the American Museum of Natural History

[glitterata]

If you're planning to be in NYC any time soon, go see the newly renovated Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at AMNH. They are spectacular! And the jewelry hall has a temporary display of animal-themed jewelry that will only be there until September, so don't wait. I know MANY of you will want to see it.

Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals | AMNH

Following a major renovation, these halls reopened in 2021 and are a brilliant showcase for one of the world’s most important collections of gems and minerals.

www.amnh.org

My photos are terrible, but the exhibits are amazing.

 

[stracci2000]

If you're planning to be in NYC any time soon, go see the newly renovated Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at AMNH. They are spectacular! And the jewelry hall has a temporary display of animal-themed jewelry that will only be there until September, so don't wait. I know MANY of you will want to see it.

Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals | AMNH

Following a major renovation, these halls reopened in 2021 and are a brilliant showcase for one of the world’s most important collections of gems and minerals.

www.amnh.org

My photos are terrible, but the exhibits are amazing.

I would be fogging up all the cases trying to get closer to all that blingy goodness.........

 

[glitterata]

I would be fogging up all the cases trying to get closer to all that blingy goodness.........

I left many a nose print on the glass. And the mineral hall is, if anything, even more wonderful than the gem hall. The specimens are jaw dropping.

I couldn't get a decent photo of my favorite case in the gem hall, the stars and cats eyes. The Star of India giant blue star sapphire and the star ruby (whose name I can't remember) are just sooooo beautiful. And there's a fantastic chrysoberyl cat's eye that's heart stopping too.

 

[stracci2000]

I left many a nose print on the glass. And the mineral hall is, if anything, even more wonderful than the gem hall. The specimens are jaw dropping.

I couldn't get a decent photo of my favorite case in the gem hall, the stars and cats eyes. The Star of India giant blue star sapphire and the star ruby (whose name I can't remember) are just sooooo beautiful. And there's a fantastic chrysoberyl cat's eye that's heart stopping too.

This looks like such an amazing exhibit.
The glass is frustrating, isn't it, when you want to reach in and TOUCH the jewels!
I love museums and sometimes they are just overwhelming.
Then I get a big headache afterward from squinting at all the little cards on the displays!

 

[kenny]

Mmmmm!
I wanna see this!

Thanks for posting.

 

[Efleon]

Thank you for this.
I hope to go this summer!

 

[missy]

Oh thank you for sharing. Hopefully we can find the time to see the exhibit. Looks beautiful.

 

[budmanbudman10]

I'm so happy with the reno! It was in SERIOUS need of one before lol

 

[Diamond Girl 21]

Wonderful! Thanks for sharing.

 

[T L]

Beautiful photos!! Thank you for sharing.

 

[m-cubed]

If you're planning to be in NYC any time soon, go see the newly renovated Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals at AMNH. They are spectacular! And the jewelry hall has a temporary display of animal-themed jewelry that will only be there until September, so don't wait. I know MANY of you will want to see it.

Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals | AMNH

Following a major renovation, these halls reopened in 2021 and are a brilliant showcase for one of the world’s most important collections of gems and minerals.

www.amnh.org

My photos are terrible, but the exhibits are amazing.

How was the virtual queue process?

 

[glitterata]

How was the virtual queue process?

Quick and easy, if you have a smartphone.

 

[m-cubed]

Quick and easy, if you have a smartphone.

Awesome. Thanks!