Welcome to Our Website!

The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) is a non-profit 501(c)(7) educational organization for people interested in the Earth sciences – gemology, mineralogy, geology, paleontology, lapidary arts and related fields.  Our primary purpose is to educate our members and the general public in these areas.  We offer interesting programs at our monthly membership meetings; exchange rocks, minerals, and fossils; host field trips; provide presentations to local school children and organizations; and share information about our club at local community events.  We welcome members of all ages including kids ages 8 – 18.  (Our Pebble Pups youth program has monthly meetings and field trips of their own!)  We also have a Fundraising Auction, a Picnic and Rock Swap, a Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show, and a Christmas Dinner every year.  Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art Lapidary Shop and jewelry crafting activities (Rocket City Jewelers and Metalsmithing).

The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society is a member of the Southeast Federation of Mineralogical Societies (SFMS) which is a member of the American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS).

2024 Show Follow Up

Our vendors have packed up and moved on.  Our kids’ activities, displays, and demonstrations have been put away for another year.  Thank you for making our Show a success!  Whether you spent 20 minutes browsing or came back every day to find more treasures, we appreciate your support.  A big thank you also to the HGMS members who gave their time and talents setting up the Show, volunteering during the Show, and taking it all down.  We couldn’t have done it without all of you!

Upcoming SFMS Shows

Nov 22 – 24, 2024:  Cobb County Gem and Mineral Society Show.  https://www.ccgms.org

Dec 6 – 8, 2024:  Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society Show.  https://mgms.club

Dec 14 & 15, 2024:  Mid-Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society Show. www.mtgms.org/show.htm

Feb 22 & 23, 2025:  Mississippi Gem and Mineral Society Show.  https://www.mgmsshow@missgems.org