Arizona Geological Society Presents
Tour of University of Arizona's Alfie Norville
Gem and Mineral Museum
with Eric Fritz
6:00 - 7:30 PM
March 8, 2022
at Historic Pima County Courthouse
115 North Church Ave., Tucson Arizona
Eric Fritz, Museum Director, will lead AGS members through three galleries of beautiful specimens alongside interactive experiences that tell a continuous story of minerals. A key museum objective is to explore Earth’s mineral evolution, from 60 minerals in the Hadean to the ~5600 minerals of today.
Bisbee Stope
The diversity of Arizona and Mexico minerals together with the importance of mining highlights the second gallery. Man’s artistic interpretation of minerals creating beautiful gemstones, jewelry and carving complete the museum experience.
Main Gallery
Please arrive at the west entrance of the historic Pima County Courthouse between 5:45 and 5:55 p.m.
THE MUSEUM STAFF REQUESTS ALL ATTENDEES WEAR A MASK
Registration Required - No Fee
Questions? Registration issues? fmconway@arizona.edu
Free parking on nearby streets or $2 at
El Presido Parking Garage (closes at 8:00 pm).
