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Franklin Mineral Museum We have many local and worldwide minerals and fossils on display and items involving mining history Learn about these events as you walk through the exhibits.

The Franklin Mineral Museum contains a comprehensive display of minerals from the Franklin-Ogdensburg, NJ area, and site of the once active zinc mines. Visitors will see gemstones, crystals, and specimens of great rarity, as well as artifacts connected with the past of this unusual area. The wealth of mineral specimens at Franklin owes it’s abundance to a sequence of geological events never duplicated elsewhere. The Museum contains a vast permanent world wide collection, and loaned collections of unusual interest. It also houses a spectacular display of fluorescent minerals, when viewed under ultra violet light is absolutely magnificent. The Mine Replica, located in the original engine house which was used to hoist ore from the open cut, simulates actual mining operations in the Franklin Mine. The Museum is privileged to offer Rock Collecting to the general public in such a mineralized area.

Come check us out at the NJ GEM SHOW next weekend!
09/26/2026

Come check us out at the NJ GEM SHOW next weekend!

Next week Wed. Sept 30 - NJ GEM SHOW at the Edison Convention Center (97 Sunfield Ave., Edison NJ) DINOSAURS ROCK - Gem Mining, Geodes, Dinosaur Display, Holiday Sales items. First 200 kids each day get a FREE FOSSIL to keep and take home. Sign up for your chance to WIN a Museum Cast Replica of an Amazing Dinosaur Footprint.
https://dinosaursrockprograms.com/nj-gem-show-2/

09/26/2026

What treasures will you discover at The New Jersey Gem Show? đź’Ž

Explore an incredible selection of gemstones, minerals, fossils, jewelry and unique merchandise September 30–October 4 in Edison.

đź“Ť New Jersey Convention & Expo Center
97 Sunfield Avenue, Edison, NJ

Wednesday–Friday: Noon–8 PM
Saturday: 10 AM–7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM–6 PM

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Great turnout yesterday for our Gem and Mineral Show, still going on today! Thank you to all the vendors and patrons! Th...
09/20/2026

Great turnout yesterday for our Gem and Mineral Show, still going on today! Thank you to all the vendors and patrons! There is also still a sale going on at the Franklin Mineral Museum today.

125 flats of Dan McHugh Collection plus 3 tables of Franklin literature all set for the show weekend.
09/18/2026

125 flats of Dan McHugh Collection plus 3 tables of Franklin literature all set for the show weekend.

09/12/2026

Our sale starting Friday, September 18th, will be featuring the Dan McHugh Jr. Collection. This collector #287 will NOT be eligible for the 10% member discount. Prices will be as marked.

He was a long-time Franklin-Sterling Hill mineral collector. The collection was brought back from California and will now be for sale here.

09/10/2026

We want to announce our next big sale and event! Starting Friday, September 18th, we will be featuring the Dan McHugh Jr. Collection. He was a long-time Franklin-Sterling Hill mineral collector. The collection was brought back from California and will now be for sale here. There will also be mineral and mining-related books and memorabilia available for sale.

Our sale ends this Sunday and the prices are coming down again. All remaining minerals are now 50% off the marked prices...
09/02/2026

Our sale ends this Sunday and the prices are coming down again. All remaining minerals are now 50% off the marked prices! Member discounts apply. The last day is Sunday, September 6th. There are also some books remaining.

We will be adding another 450 pounds to the Buckwheat Dump for the next Night Dig on Saturday, September 5th!
08/26/2026

We will be adding another 450 pounds to the Buckwheat Dump for the next Night Dig on Saturday, September 5th!

08/26/2026

Our sale is winding down! The prices are coming down. Regular books and pamphlets are now free. Coffee table books are now $10 each, and the remaining minerals are now 30% off the marked prices! Member discounts apply. The last day is Sunday, September 6th.

08/21/2026

Special Announcement: More specimens from the Elna Hauck Mineral Collection will be available for purchase starting Saturday, August 22nd at 10 AM in the museum lobby. Member discounts apply. Come on in and check it out!

Address

32 Evans Street
Franklin, NJ
07416

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19738273481

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