The Gem & Mineral Society and Museum - Franklin, NC

05/24/2026

The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society invites you to join us for our next monthly meeting at 6:30 pm, held at the Franklin Christian Church dining hall. The church address is 256 Belleview Park Road , Franklin, NC 28734. The meetings are open to the public. Join us to talk about rocks, gems, mining, collecting and everything rock related!

05/24/2026

The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society invites you to join our all- volunteer club! We meet the last Thursday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Franklin Christian Church dining hall - 156 Belleview Park Rd, Franklin, NC.

05/10/2026

58th Annual Mother's Day Gem Show happening today! 10:00 am- 4:00pm at the Carpenter Community Center, 1288 Georgia Rd. $3.00 admission, kids free. Momma needs a new necklace!

05/03/2026

ONLY DAYS AWAY! The annual Mother's Day Gem Show will be here May 8, 9, and 10! OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. $3.00 Admission, family friendly. Vendors selling rocks, fossils, gems, jewelry and various crafts. Robert Carpenter Community Center South Georgia Hwy(across from Ingles), free ample parking. 10:00-6:00 Friday & Saturday, 10:00- 4:00 Sunday.

04/04/2026

The annual Spring Gem Show is coming May 8, 9, & 10. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR SALE: rocks, fossils, jewelry, original pieces, crafts, and more!

03/21/2026

The Spring Gem Show willbe here soon! May8, 9, and 10. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Gems, Crystals, Arts& Crafts, Rocks, Fossils, & more! Carpenter Community Centerr 1288 Georgia Rd, Franklin.

03/09/2026

This Saturday (March 14th) the Franklin Gem & Mineral Museum will be highlighted in Gordon Mercer's radio show: Everyday Citizens Making A Difference. The show is on at 8am on fm 104.5, 101.9 and am 1050. Society president Dr Susan Ray will discuss the Gem Society, when and how it started, and how to join, as well as all about the museum and it's displays. Saturday, 8:00 am!
The Spring Gem Show is coming! Mother's Day Weekend, May 8, 9, and 10. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, $3 Admission at the Carpenter Community Center, 1288 So. GEORGIA Rd- Franklin.

01/13/2026

We're open all winter: Friday and Saturdays Noon-4:00. The Franklin Gem & Mineral Society has hosted the museum for 51 years! We have over 5,000 Gem & Mineral displays in 8 rooms, including NC Room, States' Room, Native American Room, and Ole, original jail cell, the Dinosaur & Fossil Room, International Hall, and the World Room. Our all- volunteer organization volunteers can answer rock identification inquiries, give advice on local finds, and explain about local mines and their history. Come to the Gem Museum (in Macon County's original jail) and celebrate the rich history of local mining and geology.

11/27/2025

Happy Thangsgiving to all! The FREE museum and gifts shop will be open Friday and Saturday, Nov 28 and 29, Noon- 4pm. We'll also be open Sat 5-8pm for the downtown Winter Wonderland. Come by and take advantage of our gifts hope sales and enjoy a free snack. Also, wood crafting artist Ryan Pounds will be on site carving some new and creative piece! 25 Phillips St in the Old Jail- just down from the courthouse.

11/19/2025