Tucson Gem and Mineral Show

Every year the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society brings the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show to the Old Pueblo. This nationally acclaimed show is held for four days starting on the second Thursday of February, at the Tucson Convention Center. In addition to the exhibits/sales displays, there are daily seminars, activities for children and daily door prizes.

The Tucson Gem & Mineral Show is open to the public. Here's what you need to know about the event.

Where is the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show?

The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show is held at the Tucson Convention Center, 260 S. Church, Phone 520-791-4101. Tickets may be purchased at the Church Street and Granada Street entrances.

What are the dates for the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show?

February 12 through 15, 2009. The hours are 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday - Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday.

How do I get to the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show from Phoenix?

Take I-10 east. From I-10 exit at the Congress/Broadway exit and travel east on Broadway approximately 1.5 miles. Turn right on Church. The Tucson Convention Center is on the right side immediately past the pedestrian bridge.

How much does it cost to get in?

Admission: $9.25. Children 14 years old and under accompanied by a paying adult are free. Tickets may be purchased at the Tucson Convention Center on the days of the show. Advance tickets may be purchased in mid-January at the Tucson Convention Center box office.

Saturday, February 14, 2009 is "Military Appreciation Day" and all active and retired military and their dependents with military ID are admitted free of charge.

What if I have more questions about the Tucson Gem Show?

Visit the Tucson Gem & Mineral Show online.

Is this the only gem show in Tucson?

The show at the Tucson Convention Center is huge, but there are many events going on around Tucson at the end of January and through the 2nd to 3rd week of February. Here are some resources for other gem, rock, mineral and jewelry activities in Tucson:

Listing of Tucson shows and dates, from colored-stone.com

Tucson show maps

Shuttle Routes, maps and schedules

What to bring to the gem show, from Jeff at Gram Faceting

Tips for shopping at the gem show, from Jeff at Gram Faceting

_{All dates and prices are subject to change without notice.}