The New York Mineralogical Club is one of the oldest organizations in the nation devoted to the study and appreciation of gems and minerals. Since its founding by George F. Kunz (as in the gemstone “kunzite”) and others in 1886, it has grown to include as many as 250 diverse members ranging from beginning collectors to professional geologists, mineralogists and mining engineers. The New York Mineralogical Club celebrated its 135th anniversary in 2021-22.
New York Mineralogical Club, Inc.

Organized: 1886
Joined EFMLS: 1952
Board Members:
- President:
- Diane Beckman
- Vice President:
- Anna Schumate
- Secretary:
- Vivien Gornitz
- Treasurer:
- Diane Beckman
- EFMLS Liason:
- Diane Beckman
- Editor:
- Diane Beckman
- Webmaster:
- Joe Krabak
- Newsletter:
- The Bulletin of the NYMC
Public Contact Information:
Region 2
Meetings: 2nd Wednesday of the month except august
19:00:00
Meeting via Zoom due to COVID-19, see our website for details and to register as a guest if not currently a member.
We regularly meet from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the second Wednesday of every month (excluding August). The public and any guests may attend meetings free of charge. Come to any meeting, meet the members, attend a lecture, view a slide show, get your questions answered about minerals, gems and collecting. Bring your family and a friend. Or simply send us a membership application that you can download from our website and print or join using PayPal and receive membership for a full year.
Shows:
Second weekend of March and November
Second weekend of March and November
H.S. of Fashion Industries, 225 W. 24th Street, NY, NY 10001
Additional Info:
Last Updated:
- April 4, 2023 @ 5:42 pm