#  Summer Science Week: Geology, Gems, and Jewelry-SOLD OUT 

 



    ![Several large crystals.](/sites/g/files/omnuum4986/files/styles/hwp_5_4__480x385/public/2026-02/Geology%2C%20Gems%2C%20Jewelry%20SSW.png?itok=nvkYMPz-) 

 



 

####  calendar\_today Date and Time 

 **July 20 - July 24, 2026** 

 09:30AM - 12:00PM EDT 

####  pin\_drop Location 

 **Harvard Museum of Natural History**  

 [26 Oxford Street  
Cambridge, MA 02138  
United States



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*For children entering grades 6–8.*

Red garnets, purple amethyst, blue turquoise – these jewels are naturally made rocks and minerals! Learn the geology behind your favorite gems. Discover jewelry techniques that can be used to turn rocks, minerals, and semi-precious stones into earrings, necklaces, pendants and more in this class that combines art with science.

**About Summer Science Week**

Each Summer Science Week program is taught by a professional educator and serves a maximum of 15 students. Based in one of the museum classrooms, students work independently and in groups to examine museum specimens, conduct experiments, create crafts, explore museum galleries, play games, and have fun!

Fee: $245 members / $270 nonmembers

**This class is full. Please email** [**Reservations**](mailto:hmnhreserve@hmsc.harvard.edu) **to be added to the waitlist.**

Not a member? [Join today](https://hmsc.harvard.edu/support-hmsc/membership/) to save $25 on this program.

Advance registration required.



 

 



 

 See also:- [ Special Events ](/programs-audience/special-events)
- [ Summer Science Weeks ](/programs-audience/summer-science-weeks)
 
 

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