Across centuries and cultures, minerals have provided humans with essential raw materials. But how have we come to know and use the natural world?
Join the Science History Institute as we celebrate the opening of 
Earthly Matters
, our new permanent exhibition that explores the history and science behind a collection of more than 20 minerals. These elements, crystals, gemstones—and even a meteorite!—tell stories of human curiosity about the natural world around us. Visitors will learn about the long history of minerals and how humans have studied and categorized them for thousands of years.
Plus, we’ll be celebrating the completion of our lobby renovation and the opening of our brand-new gift shop with a ribbon cutting!
Highlights from the evening include
a behind-the-scenes look at 
Earthly Matters
 with curator 
Michelle DiMeo
 and exhibition developer 
Jesse Smith
rare books from our library collection
mineral specimens that you can touch
alchemical recipe recreations with our fellows
featured items for sale in our new gift shop
light bites and a signature rock candy cocktail
Earthly Matters
 is presented in loving memory of Margaret & Moshe Alafi through the generosity of Alafi Capital and Bering Capital.
Featured images: pink apatite specimen under ultraviolet light
Information Source: Science History Institute | eventbrite

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