Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems

The Hillman Hall of Minerals and Gems, located in the Carnegie Museum of Natural History in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showcases an impressive collection of over 1,300 mineral and gem specimens, making it one of the premier mineral exhibitions in the United States. The hall features diverse sections including lithology, crystallography, and local Pennsylvania minerals, as well as a Masterpiece Gallery of notable specimens and a gem collection with nearly 530 pieces. Established from donations and acquisitions since the late 19th century, the hall reflects both scientific and aesthetic aspects of mineralogy, appealing to both tourists and researchers alike.