MTSU Mineral Gem and Fossil Museum
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Museum Hours:  Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. and by reservation for groups throughout the week

Location:  Ezell Hall, Room 122 directions

 

 

The MTSU Mineral, Gem, and Fossil Museum was established in 2005. It serves both as a teaching lab for our Earth Science classes and a learning experience for the general public. Most of our visitors outside of the university are elementary and middle school groups that reserve a tour during the school week. We also help scout groups obtain their Merit Badge in Geology. The Museum is open to the public free of charge on Saturday afternoons from 1-5.

 

The Museum has two main exhibit rooms and a smaller black light room that displays fluorescent minerals. Samples on display come from every state in the U.S. as well as from over 50 other countries from every corner of the world. The main exhibit room is largely composed of mineral specimens displayed in family groups. The other exhibit room has a variety of displays of fossils, birthstones, jewelry made from semi-precious stones, and figurines carved from various minerals. Please contact us about questions or donations.

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ABOUT THE MUSEUM

Website photos courtesy Martin Hart

Museum Curator

Dr. Albert Ogden

aogden@mtsu.edu

(615) 898-2726

 

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Website Revised 01/2010

Museum Director

Alan Brown

adbrown@mtsu.edu

(615) 898-5075

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