Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse

06/16/2026

There's so much more to do in June at the MOST! Don't miss the debut of our updated Dino Zone exhibit presented by M&T Bank on the 26th, with $1 admission all day!

06/16/2026

06/15/2026

Save the dates - July 11th & 12th
2026 GEMWORLD at the Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds!!
Over 60 Retail and Wholesale Dealers - Fossils, Minerals,
Jewelry and Beads
Educational Exhibits and Demonstrations
Kids Activities - soapstone carving, the sluice, jewelry making
Learning Center offering fascinating talks
Metaphysical Center
Wheelchair accessible
$8 admission, children under 12 free

06/08/2026

Monday June 15th at 7pm - it is Work Night in preparation for our July show! Come prepared to stuff straws or fill sluice bags. The comradery is contagious and it is topped off by an ice cream social at the end of the evening! Yum!!

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Our July show at the State Fairgrounds has a Learning Center area with featured speakers on some fascinating topics. This is included free with your show admission.
On Sunday July 12th at 12:30pm come hear Calvin K. Prothro; P.G., CPG speak on--
Asteroids and Meteorites:Treasures and Terrors From Space

Asteroids and meteorites range the gamut between scientific and intellectual curiosities to potential sources of important knowledge and great wealth. The asteroid belt may offer future locations for human settlement and jumping off points to explore the outer solar system. A single M-Type asteroid could possess substantial quantities of precious and economically important metals, such as gold, platinum, titanium, lithium, iron, and copper, which exceed all amounts previously mined on Earth. It is estimated that there are between 50,000 and 200,000 of these types of asteroids, just waiting for us.
Nevertheless, asteroids also pose risks to our planet. Although catastrophic impacts are rare, the continuous arrival of meteorites (also known as shooting-stars) serve as a constant reminder of this threat.
Calvin Prothro is an Emeritus Professor of Onondaga Community College (OCC) where he taught for 18 years. He has been a visiting instructor at quite a number of upstate colleges. Calvin is a past President of the Central New York Association of Professional Geologists (CNYAPG) and serves on the board of directors for the New York State Council of Professional Geologists (NYSCPG). Calvin is also a science fiction writer and is the author of the Dark Solar System Series.

05/14/2026

Penn Dixie now open Saturdays and Sundays

More good finds! We are open Saturday and Sundays!! Come visit and see what you can dig up.

Check the comments to a link to our page for tickets and educational program details

05/09/2026

Monday May 18th – come join us at our meeting –guests are always welcome. Meeting starts at 7pm. There wil be a program on Calcite given by our Rock Doc Dave Millis, updates on our July show and next term's club officers. There will also be info on an upcoming estate sale for GMSS members. Get to the clubhouse early if you want to attend the Knowledge Corner on selenite at 6:30 pm. We are located at 209 Oswego St., Liverpool in the strip plaza behind Francesca's.

05/08/2026

💜 Thankful Thursday 💜

On Thankful Thursdays, we stop to appreciate the people in our community who make our mission possible.
Today, we’re grateful for the Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse for their generosity and continued support. By collecting food at their meetings recently, their members helped provide meals to three local families in our community at our weekly Amazon Giveaways.

It’s a powerful reminder that when groups come together around a shared mission, even small, thoughtful actions can make a real difference. We are so thankful for organizations that choose to turn community gatherings into opportunities to give back.

Thank you, Gem & Mineral Society of Syracuse, for helping us ensure families have access to food when they need it most.