Franklin Gem and Mineral Museum - Franklin, NC
Posted by: vhasler
N 35° 10.893 W 083° 22.867
17S E 283178 N 3895773
Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum is an extensive display of specimens from local Macon County, across the USA, and around the world.
Waymark Code: WM9A7Y
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2010
Views: 9
Built in 1850, the old Macon County jail now is home to the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum. Eight rooms of gem and mineral displays have themes of local Macon county, from each USA state, fluorescent minerals, and international. Couple hours needed to just see everything.
Free admission - the local club members host the display
Address:
25 Phillips Street
Franklin, NC 28734
Hours:
Open May 1st through October 31st
Monday through Friday: Noon - 4 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm and 6 pm - 9 pm
Open November 1st through April 30th
Saturday Noon - 4 pm
For more information, check out their website link