2020 Edison NJ Mineral, Fossil, Gem and Jewelry Show
NJ Expo Center 97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJThe Franklin Mineral Museum will again provide fluorescent minerals for display during the show. This family-friendly show features minerals, fossils, jewelry, gemstones, decorator items, beads, giftware, lapidary tools and supplies, and more. Also featured is a 6,000-square-foot activity center for kids. Times: Wed - Fri: 12:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sat & Sun: 10:00 AM…
FOMS / Sterling Hill Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry show & outdoor swap
Littell Community Center (formerly the Franklin Armory) 12 Munsonhurst Road, Franklin, NJApril 25, 2020 SATURDAY9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Swap Opens at 8:00 a.m. April 26, 2020 SUNDAY 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Swap Opens at 9:00 a.m. Littell Community Center (formerly the Franklin Armory) 12 Munsonhurst Road Franklin, N.J. 07416 Donation: $6.00 per person / Children under 14 are FREE with a paying adult…
Super Diggg during Spring Mineral Show
This year the Super Diggg, held annually during the spring Gem & Mineral Show since 2005, returns to the Franklin Mineral Museum. The Super Diggg is organized by the Delaware Valley Earth Science Society. Events include mineral collecting on the Buckwheat Dump (with special access to the Mill Site material within a fenced area previously…
Summer Night Dig
Summer night dig, open to the public. Come look for fluorescent minerals at night on the famous Buckwheat Dump. Dig begins at 7:30 p.m. Sturdy footwear (no open-toed shoes) and protective eyewear required. Bring your own ultraviolet light, flashlight or head lamp, and collecting equipment. Hand tools only; no powered equipment allowed for breaking…
Special Day Rock Collecting and Night Dig on Buckwheat Dump
The Franklin Mineral Museum will be open for rock collecting on Saturday August 1, 2020. The Buckwheat Dump will be open for collecting from Noon-5 PM and then from 7 PM-11 PM for a night dig. Cost is $12/Adult and $10/Child. Rock poundage is $2/lb for day time and $4/lb during night dig. All…
Special Day Rock Collecting and Night Dig on Buckwheat Dump
The Franklin Mineral Museum will be open for rock collecting on Saturday September 5, 2020. The Buckwheat Dump will be open for collecting from Noon-5 PM and then from 6 PM-10 PM for a night dig. Cost is $12/Adult and $10/Child (3-16). Rock poundage is $2/lb for day time and $4/lb during night dig. All…
Mineral Sale September 25 & 26
Mineral Sale - Kraissl Hall Friday Sept 25. 10am - 4pm Saturday Sept 26. 10am - 4pm All NJ COVID rules must be followed
Special Collecting Event on the Buckwheat Dump – Day and Night Dig
Franklin Mineral Museum 32 Evans Street, Franklin, NJOUR LAST COLLECTING EVENT FOR 2020! The Franklin Mineral Museum will be open for rock collecting on Saturday November 7, 2020. The Buckwheat Dump will be open for collecting from Noon-5 PM and then from 6 PM-10 PM for a night dig. Cost is $12/Adult and $10/Child (3-16). Rock poundage is $2/lb for day time…
Year End Mineral Sale
Franklin Mineral Museum 32 Evans Street, Franklin, NJOUR YEAR END MINERAL SALES EVENT. This event will the Franklin Mineral Museum's last event for the year 2020! The Franklin Mineral Museum WILL be having its year-end mineral sales at the Franklin Mineral Museum location ONLY. The date is November 14th, Saturday, for ONE day ONLY. The time will be 10 AM to 4…