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The Huntsville Gem and Mineral Society (HGMS) was incorporated in 1965 as a non-profit 501(c)(7) educational organization for people interested in the Earth sciences. Our purpose is to promote the knowledge and enjoyment of rocks, gems, minerals, fossils, jewelry crafting, lapidary arts, and related interests. We’re located at the HGMS Education Center at 7901 Bailey Cove Road, SE, Huntsville, AL. We meet at 6:30p on the 4th Tuesday of each month. We serve all of North Alabama, and visitors are welcome including children and youth ages 8 – 18. Ask us for a tour of our facility! There’s something for everyone in HGMS and many activities for the whole family to enjoy! Learn more
Plan now to attend our Annual Fundraising Auction on March 28, 2026 in the large meeting room at the South end of the HGMS Education Center. Doors open at 9am for registration and previewing. Bidding starts at 10am! There’ll be snacks, a lunch menu, and non-alcoholic beverages available from a vendor in front of the Education Center. (This event is a major source of funding for the HGMS. Proceeds help support all areas of the HGMS including programs and activities such as the Lapidary Shop, Pebble Pups youth program, community outreach, and much more! We appreciate your support!)
Did You Know?
February: Amethyst-The purple variety of the mineral quartz, amethyst often forms large, six-sided crystals. Fine velvety-colored gems come from African and South American mines. Amethyst is beautiful enough for crown jewels yet affordable enough for class rings and mineral specimens. Source: