The Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals

In 2021, the American Museum of Natural History’s world-renowned Allison and Roberto Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals were reopened with a completely new presentation. Within the renovated halls, state-of-the-art lighting draws out mineral colors, crystal habits and sculptural forms, optimized to highlight color variation and refraction in gems and jewelry. The extraordinary role minerals play in science and culture is highlighted with up-to-date knowledge. An open layout invites curiosity-driven exploration. The halls’ elegant design carefully integrates interpretive graphics and media programs for generations of diverse Museum visitors.