Don' t Miss the Annual Gem, Mineral & Fossil Show at GMU on November 22 & 23, 2025

Presented by the Northern Virginia Mineral Club (NVMC) and sponsored by the Department of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Earth Sciences at GMU

The show features more than 20 dealers with gems, minerals, and fossils for sale. Several MSDC members who are dealers will also be there. MSDC also will have a table, staffed by club volunteers, where we will be selling donated minerals at discounted prices.

Please be sure to look for our MSDC table. Stop by, say hello to our volunteers and view our minerals offered for sale. Funds raised support our donations for mineral research and education. There are also many demonstrations, exhibits, kids' activities and door prizes, and a silent auction on Sunday.

MSDC Members

Please consider volunteering two hours of your time to assist in staffing our club's table at the show. If you are interested, please contact Dan Teich, our president, at msdcDan@gmail.com

Show Hours

Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Admission

Adults: $6, Seniors (65+): $4, Teens (13-17): $3
Children 12 and under accompanied by an adult are FREE.
GMU students & faculty with ID are FREE.
PDF flyer for a discount: print or show this flyer on your phone

Directions/Parking

Show location: Dewberry Hall, Johnson Center, George Mason University Campus in Fairfax (map). The GMU Campus is located at the intersection of Route 123 & Braddock Road, Fairfax, Virginia
Park in Lot A. Look for our courtesy shuttle and designated walking path to the Mineral Show.
GPS: https://bit.ly/3fBZfh8 (takes you to GMU's Lot A)

The Northern Virginia Mineral Club

NVMC promotes, educates and encourages interest in geology, mineralogy, lapidary arts and related sciences. The society is a member of Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies and American Federation of Mineralogical Societies. We're on Facebook!

Become a Member of NVMC and Enjoy:

Collecting trips / field trips
Monthly meetings with fun activities such as auctions, presentations, and general socializing
Engaging guest speakers
Learn all about mineral and fossil collecting, lapidary arts, and related interests from fellow members
Dues are due by January 1st of each year; $20.00 Individual, $25.00 Family, and $6.00 Junior (under 16, sponsored by an adult member).
Membership application / renewal form

Meetings

Meetings are held on the 1st Monday of each month, at the Dunn Loring Fire Station most months, but sometimes still on Zoom in case of remote speakers. Check the latest newsletter for up-to-date meeting information