The Smithsonian gem & mineral collection is big, HUGE, really. Many are used for scientific research, educational programs and public exhibits in Washington, D.C. But did you know you can see some of this collection outside of our nations capital? At Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art, a Smithsonian Affiliate in Illinois, 11 pieces circa 1960-2010 are featured in “Modern Designer Jewelry from the Smithsonian.” Catch the last day of the exhibit on #MuseumDayLive, 9/27, and stick around on Sunday, 9/28, when Dr. Jeffrey Post from the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History talks about the National Gem Collection. More info- lizzadromuseum.org/newsletter.html Have you downloaded your #MuseumDayLive ticket yet? smithsonianmag/museumday/tickets/
Posted on: Fri, 19 Sep 2014 00:00:00 +0000
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