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FRANKLIN MINERAL MUSEUM
2011 ACTIVITY SCHEDULE |
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30 Apr - 1 May
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39th Annual NJESA Gem & Mineral Show with Outdoor Swap
Franklin Elementary School, 50 Washington Ave, Franklin NJ 07416. Admission Donation $5.00 per person, children under 14 free with paying adult. Gem & Mineral Show hours: Saturday, 9:00 am to 5:30 pm; Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Outdoor Swap hours: Saturday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm; Sunday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
For info, please call the Sterling Hill Mining Museum at 973-209-7212.
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1 May |
Miner's and Volunteer's Day Celebration
This day is held in honor of all the miners past and present and their respective families of the Franklin and Sterling Hill Mines. This event is by invitation only and commences at noon on this day. Please contact the museum at 973-827-3481 to extend an invitation to any miners and families that may have been missed.
Awards for Excellence in Science
The museum honors the science fair winners of each local participating school with a scholarship. This event is celebrated during Miner's Day and is by invitation only.
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4 Jun |
Spring BuckWheat Dump Night Dig
Everyone welcome. Night collecting on the BuckWheat Dump. Registration 7:30 pm, Dig starts at 8:00 pm and ends at 11:00 pm. Adults $10.00/ Children thru 12 years $8.00/ Poundage $3.00 per pound. Not recommended for children under 6. Suggested items needed; Flashlight, goggles, bucket (the museum will also have collecting bags available), fluorescent mineral lamp (lamps are available for purchase), and proper footwear. Pre registration not required.
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24-25 Sep |
55th Annual Franklin Mineral Museum Gem & Mineral Show with Outdoor Swap
The show is held at the Franklin Elementary School, 50 Washington Ave, Franklin NJ 07416. Located right down the street from the museum.
Indoor show: Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Outdoor Swap: Saturday 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Sunday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Daily Admission: Adults $7.00/ Children $4.00.
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5 Nov |
Fall BuckWheat Dump Night Dig
Everyone welcome. Night collecting on the BuckWheat Dump. Registration 6:00 pm, Dig starts at 6:30 pm and ends at 9:30 pm. Adults $10.00/ Children thru 12 years $8.00/ Poundage $3.00 per pound. Not recommended for children under 6. Suggested items needed; Flashlight, goggles, bucket (the museum will also have collecting bags available), fluorescent mineral lamp (lamps are available for purchase), and proper footwear. Pre registration not required.
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For information, call us at (973) 827-3481 or email:
Curator's office: fmm1954@earthlink.net Manager's office: mineralinfo@earthlink.net |
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