Cullen Hall of Gems and Minerals, Houston Museum of Natural Science
See a large gem and mineral collection whose named pieces include the 422.66 carat blue sapphire known as the Siren of Serendip, a 2,000 lb amethyst geode and a 3,000 carat topaz crystal.
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La visite
Type de visiteCollections to visit
OùUnited States
ContexteÀ l'intérieur
SaisonThe museum states the hall will undergo an extensive renovation over 36 months, with curated selections shown in the Hamill Gallery on the first floor from 25 October 2025
Pourquoi cela vaut le détour
Very large single crystals show the limits of what a deposit can produce, which is the physical reason exceptional sizes command the prices they do.
Avant de partir
The museum states that admission includes access to all permanent exhibit halls except certain special exhibitions and the Brown Hall of Entomology, and that admission to the permanent exhibits is free on Tuesday evenings from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Check which selections are on show in the Hamill Gallery before travelling, as the main hall is closed for renovation.
Les horaires d'ouverture, les périodes d'ouverture et les tarifs sont susceptibles de changer, et nous ne sommes pas l'organisateur. Veuillez vous renseigner directement auprès du site avant de vous y rendre. Nous ne percevons aucune commission sur les visites.