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November 14, 2025 - The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum in Leadville, Colorado is opening a new exhibit entitled Minerals A-Z on December 05, 2025. This exhibit is the reopening of the largest gallery in the Museum with over 1,600 square feet of exhibit space. The gallery has been closed to the public for the last 12 months during curation and installation. The exhibit has more than 700 specimens, including one-of-a-kind items from the Museum storage vault that will be on public display for the first time, in 18 closed display cases and 16 large specimens on open display pedestals. The exhibit emphasizes educational information related to rocks and minerals including such character-defining features as mineral formation, composition, and crystal structure. The exhibit opening and reception will be on December 05, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 P.M. MST with free admission for all. Light refreshments will be served. Reception attendees are encouraged to dress as a creative representation of their favorite rock or mineral.
The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum celebrates the spirit of discovery, innovation, and perseverance in the world of mining. Minerals A-Z will inspire visitors by providing an opportunity to explore the spectacular breadth of minerals from around the world. David Rasch, Museum Curator, said, “I am truly excited to share this new exhibit with visitors as it significantly increases the educational value of our minerals exhibit.” This exhibit will be a cornerstone for educational information on minerals in the Museum for years to come.
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