Behind-the-Scenes Collections Tour: Minerals of New York

Join Dr. Joseph Gonzalez for a special behind-the-scenes tour exploring specimens from the Museum’s mineralogy collection. Get rare access to curated samples while learning how New York’s rocks and minerals reveal the story of Earth’s deep history.

This interactive tour offers the chance to ask questions directly to a museum expert and explore topics such as how minerals form, how landscapes evolve over time, and what the state’s geology can tell us about ancient environments. From everyday minerals to extraordinary specimens, discover what’s behind the drawers, cabinets, and collections that help scientists understand our planet.

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