Franklin Mineral Museum

Franklin Mineral Museum We have many local and worldwide minerals and fossils on display and items involving mining history Learn about these events as you walk through the exhibits.

The Franklin Mineral Museum contains a comprehensive display of minerals from the Franklin-Ogdensburg, NJ area, and site of the once active zinc mines. Visitors will see gemstones, crystals, and specimens of great rarity, as well as artifacts connected with the past of this unusual area. The wealth of mineral specimens at Franklin owes it’s abundance to a sequence of geological events never duplic

ated elsewhere. The Museum contains a vast permanent world wide collection, and loaned collections of unusual interest. It also houses a spectacular display of fluorescent minerals, when viewed under ultra violet light is absolutely magnificent. The Mine Replica, located in the original engine house which was used to hoist ore from the open cut, simulates actual mining operations in the Franklin Mine. The Museum is privileged to offer Rock Collecting to the general public in such a mineralized area.

We will be adding another 450 pounds to the Buckwheat Dump for the next Night Dig on Saturday, September 5th!
08/26/2026

We will be adding another 450 pounds to the Buckwheat Dump for the next Night Dig on Saturday, September 5th!

08/26/2026

Our sale is winding down! The prices are coming down. Regular books and pamphlets are now free. Coffee table books are now $10 each, and the remaining minerals are now 30% off the marked prices! Member discounts apply. The last day is Sunday, September 6th.

08/21/2026

Special Announcement: More specimens from the Elna Hauck Mineral Collection will be available for purchase starting Saturday, August 22nd at 10 AM in the museum lobby. Member discounts apply. Come on in and check it out!

Our sale is ramping up. Prices are coming down.One-price minerals are down to $20. each.The books and pamphlets are now ...
08/12/2026

Our sale is ramping up. Prices are coming down.
One-price minerals are down to $20. each.
The books and pamphlets are now $1. each.
The coffee table books are each $20.
There are also new minerals added with prices as marked.

Also, the Museum sale will start on Friday, September 18th.
08/06/2026

Also, the Museum sale will start on Friday, September 18th.

Now taking reservations for FOMS (Franklin Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society) Banquet and Auction to be held on Sat., Sep...
08/05/2026

Now taking reservations for FOMS (Franklin Ogdensburg Mineralogical Society) Banquet and Auction to be held on Sat., Sept. 19, 2026 (at approximately 5:30 p.m.) at Immaculate Conception Church's Lyceum Hall, 75 Church St,, Franklin, NJ. $33 per person. Contact [email protected] or text/call 201-317-4040 before Sat., Sept. 5th (catering deadline). Come join us for an enjoyable social evening of mineral enthusiasts, great food, and interesting auction donations. FOMS membership is not a requirement to attend.

More worldwide material has been added to our Summer Sale. The prices on the new material are as marked. Come down and c...
07/31/2026

More worldwide material has been added to our Summer Sale. The prices on the new material are as marked. Come down and check out the new additions!

Address

32 Evans Street
Franklin, NJ
07416

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+19738273481

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