The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, NC

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The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, NC We are a volunteer working club that strives to educate folks about the many rocks & minerals of NC

The Gem and Mineral Society of Franklin, North Carolina, Inc. is a founding member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies.

10/15/2026

PUMPKINFEST THIS SATURDAY, Oct 17th! 🎃 Open 9am- 4pm. Gift shop: great sales, huge selection. Free museum with over 6,000 gems and artifacts. 🎃 25 Phillips St, just down from the courthouse and gazebo- in the old jail. Open Tues- Saturdays.🎃

10/10/2026

Saturday, October 10 we will be closed due to inclement weather. We wish to keep our staff and visitors safe!
Join us Tuesday- Saturday from Noon- 4pm to attend our free museum. We have an awesome gift shop!
We'll be open 9:00 am - 4pm Sat., Oct 17th for the downtown Pumpkinfest! Super sales: rocks, gems, minerals, jewelry, kids toys, books. 25 Phillips St, just down the street from the town courthouse and gazebo.

07/27/2026

We're OPEN 12:00 p.m - 4:00. Tuesday through Saturday, ALL YEAR! 8 rooms of worldwide gems, minerals, rocks, and fossils. We have a great gift shop with locally made items, jewelry, kids' toys, and books. Volunteers will add to your experience with brief explanations of each room, recommendations, and answers to your questions. FREE admission, family/pet friendly! Free on-site parking in the heart of downtown Franklin. Going Gem Mining? We have free maps.

07/11/2026

It's MAKE IT- DONATE IT DAY!!! Society members are encouraged to use their lapidary skills to help with donated gems, rocks, and jewelry to the museum gift shop. 10:00-12:00. All materials provided.

06/28/2026

GEM SHOW COMING! July 24-26 at the Robert Carpenter Center, 1288 Georgia Rd. 10:00-6:00 Friday and Saturday, 10:00-4:00 Sunday. Admission $3.00 adults, kids free. Rocks, gems, fossils, jewelry, and more. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!

05/24/2026

The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society invites you to join us for our next monthly meeting at 6:30 pm, held at the Franklin Christian Church dining hall. The church address is 256 Belleview Park Road , Franklin, NC 28734. The meetings are open to the public. Join us to talk about rocks, gems, mining, collecting and everything rock related!

05/24/2026

The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society invites you to join our all- volunteer club! We meet the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Franklin Christian Church dining hall - 156 Belleview Park Rd, Franklin, NC.

58th Annual Mother's Day Gem Show happening today! 10:00 am- 4:00pm at the Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Rd....
05/10/2026

58th Annual Mother's Day Gem Show happening today! 10:00 am- 4:00pm at the Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Rd. $3.00 admission, kids free. Momma needs a new necklace!

05/03/2026

ONLY DAYS AWAY! The annual Mother's Day Gem Show will be here May 8, 9, and 10! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. $3.00 Admission, family friendly. Vendors selling rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry and various crafts. Robert Carpenter Community Center South Georgia Hwy(across from Ingles), free ample parking. 10:00-6:00 Friday & Saturday, 10:00- 4:00 Sunday.

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25 Phillips Street
Franklin, NC
28734

Opening Hours

Friday 12pm - 4pm
Saturday 12pm - 4pm

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+17277987207

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