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 regular monthly meetings (Next Meeting); exchange rocks, minerals, and fossils; provide presentations to local school children and organizations; and host field trips.

We also have an Annual Fundraising Auction, an Annual Picnic and Rock Swap, an Annual Gem, Jewelry, and Mineral Show (the largest in North Alabama), and an Annual Christmas Dinner.  Plus, HGMS members have access to a state-of-the-art lapidary shop, jewelry crafting activities (wire working and metalsmithing), and our Pebble Pups youth program. 

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

Power is Restored

Power has been restored to the HGMS Education Center!  Pebble Pups will still meet on November 30th in the Cafeteria at the Huntsville Senior Center.  Metalsmithing will still meet on November 30th in the Paint Room at the Huntsville Senior Center.  (The Huntsville Senior Center is located at 2200 Drake Avenue SW at the Northwest corner of the intersection of Drake Avenue and Ivy Avenue.  Please park in the North parking lot and enter the building through the back door.)  Please check your activity group page for more details.

The Lapidary reopens at the Ed Center tonight, November 29th at 6p.  RCJ meets in their room today, November 29th from 2p – 9p.  The Regular Monthly Meeting will resume at the Ed Center beginning January 23rd, 2024.  (The December meeting will be at the Christmas Dinner, December 12th.)  

Upcoming Shows

The Montgomery Gem and Mineral Society (MGMS) will present its 53rd Annual Gem, Mineral, and Jewelry Show Friday, December 1st (9am – 6pm), Saturday, December 2nd (9am – 6pm), and Sunday, December 3rd (11am – 4pm) in Garrett Coliseum at the Alabama National Fairgrounds, 1555 Federal Drive, Montgomery, AL  36107.  For more information, see http://mgms.club/.

The Mid-Tennessee Gem and Mineral Society (MTGMS) will present its 42nd Annual “Earth Treasures” Show (Gem, Jewelry, Mineral, and Fossil Show and Sale) Saturday, December 9th (9am – 6pm) and Sunday, December 10th (10am – 5pm) at the Williamson County Ag Expo Park, 4215 Long Lane, Franklin, TN  37064.  For more information, see http://mtgms.org/show.htm.