Gem and Mineral Museum of Franklin North Carolina

The next few weeks at Franklin Gem & Mineral Society:

Gem & Mineral Museum open Friday and Saturday each week, Noon-4:00 pm. FREE ADMISSION. 25 Phillips St Downtown Franklin in the OLD JAIL.

Junior Rockhounds Meet each 3rd Saturday of the month at 4:30 pm. 7-17 year olds welcome- newbies welcome to join us! Rock collecting, mineral and rock identification, Fall field trips, socializing, earn Am Fed Of Mineralogical Society badges. Junior membership is only $5.00 annually!

The next public meeting is Thursday, November 20, 2025 at Franklin Christian Church meeting /banquet hall at 6:30 pm. You DO NOT have to be a member to attend. 156 Belleview Park Rd, Franklin NC 28734

Field TRIPS each month. See schedule under MORE. Public may join us once they become club members.

Need more info about the club and/or joining? Contact Club President Dr. Susan Ray at franklingemsociety@gmail.com

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Guest Book

Don't forget to sign our guest book before you leave!!

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On May 30th we celebrated the 50th anniversary of our Gem & Mineral Museum. The highlight of the evening was the announcement of the winners of the raffle. Three winners were randomly selected with club members pictured below with the three prizes.

Hours of Operation

Current hours of operation: Winter:

Sat 12:00-4:00

(Nov 1 - Apr 30)

And By Appointment!

Groups

School Groups and Tour

Groups of 10 or more are

welcome by appointment!

Please call (727) 798-7207.

Upcoming Meeting

Monthly meetings are on the last Thursday of each month.

Come and enjoy a program having to do with gems, minerals, rock collecting or jewelry making. Guests are always welcome, and you might even win a door prize!