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.

06/05/2026

Big News just in: 600 pounds of fresh material has been added to the Buckwheat Dump just in time for our night dig tomorrow! You never know what you will find here! Doors open at 6:30 PM.

Wooden drawer cabinets.Formerly owned by. Pete Dunn.48” wide x 23½” deep x 51” high.One cabinet has 20 drawers. Second ...
06/04/2026

Wooden drawer cabinets.
Formerly owned by. Pete Dunn.
48” wide x 23½” deep x 51” high.
One cabinet has 20 drawers. Second cabinet has 14 drawers.
All drawers have brass pulls
BOTH ARE IN GOOD CONDITION
$600 EACH or $1000 FOR BOTH
For more information call the Franklin Mineral Museum at (973)827-3481.

Steel sheet metal bookshelf34½” wide x 12½” deep x 41” high.Sturdy metal adjustable shelves.GOOD CONDITION$50For more in...
06/04/2026

Steel sheet metal bookshelf
34½” wide x 12½” deep x 41” high.
Sturdy metal adjustable shelves.
GOOD CONDITION
$50
For more information call the Franklin Mineral Museum at (973)827-3481.

Front loading cabinet with glass cover.Wood cabinet with painted interior. Two fixed shelves with tiered bottom.36” wide...
06/04/2026

Front loading cabinet with glass cover.
Wood cabinet with painted interior. Two fixed shelves with tiered bottom.
36” wide x 17” deep x 38” high.
Interior mounted fluorescent white light fixture with top mounted flip switch.
GOOD CONDITION
$250
For more information call the Franklin Mineral Museum at (973)827-3481.

05/27/2026
Our next Night Dig is Saturday, June 6th. Come out and join the fun!!! There will also be digs on the following dates:Ju...
05/22/2026

Our next Night Dig is Saturday, June 6th. Come out and join the fun!!! There will also be digs on the following dates:
July 18th
September 5th
October 3rd
November 7th

04/19/2026

We are getting ready for the April Swap and Sale. The sale at the museum will contain Franklin/Sterling Classics as well as different collectibles. Come check it out. Hours will be Friday, April 24, 11-330, Saturday, April 25, 10-4, Sunday, April 26, 11-4.

Please come out and see our displays at the New Jersey Gem Show in Edison, May 6 - 10th. Visit the link for tickets and ...
04/12/2026

Please come out and see our displays at the New Jersey Gem Show in Edison, May 6 - 10th. Visit the link for tickets and information. https://hartgem.show/new-jersey-spring/

Directions Floor Plan Press/What’s New Hotel Partners THE SPRING NJ GEM Show  May 6-10, 2026 Get Directions Ticket Info } Wed.-Fri. - Noon - 8pm Sat. 10 am - 7 pm Sun. 10 am - 6 PM The Spring NJ Gem Show begins in: Day(s) : Hour(s) : Minute(s) : Second(s) Press & What’s New News & Updates   ...

Ok, this is not an April Fool's joke! WE OPEN TOMORROW FOR THE 2026 SEASON! Please come and check out the newly renovate...
03/31/2026

Ok, this is not an April Fool's joke! WE OPEN TOMORROW FOR THE 2026 SEASON! Please come and check out the newly renovated lobby. The museum will be closed on Sunday, however, for Easter. Also, there are still spots available for the Millsite Dig and to reserve a table at the Sale on April 25th. Please check out our new website where you can register for all of the above and renew your museum membership.
Ok, this is not an April Fool's joke! WE OPEN TOMORROW FOR THE 2026 SEASON! Please come and check out the newly renovated lobby. The museum will be closed on Sunday, however, for Easter. Also, there are still spots available for the Millsite Dig and to reserve a table at the Sale on April 25th. Please check out our new website, where you can register for all of the above and renew your museum membership.
https://www.franklinmineralmuseumnj.org/

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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