Harvard museum which features a broad spectrum of mineralogical and geological specimens, including the Smith Meteorite Collection. www.peabody.harvard.edu/museum_mineral.html
Overview of an exhibition presented at the Museum of civilization in Quebec. Features dozens of jewels on loan from public and private collections all over the world. www.mcq.org/diamants/aaindex.html
Emporia State University, Emporia, Kansas. Collection includes vertebrate and invertebrate fossils, plant fossils, evaporite and other mineral specimens, and sedimentary structures. www.emporia.edu/earthsci/museum/museum.htm
In Parrsboro, Nova Scotia, with an active fossil research program and excellent educational programs. Site topics include dinosaur bones, gems and minerals, and Bay of Fundy tides. museum.gov.ns.ca/fgm
Collections include fossil and modern organisms representing prokaryotes to vertebrates collected from all continents. Limited exhibits open to the public. Includes hours, special events, short courses and directions. Located in Berkeley. www.ucmp.berkeley.edu
Features gems, minerals and fossils native to the state, as well as international collection. Includes virtual tour, special events, hours, prices and directions. Located in Cartersville, Georgia. www.weinmanmuseum.org
Features ten signature galleries devoted to paleontology, with 40 dinosaur skeletons and more than 110,000 fossil specimens. Includes hours of operation, admission and directions. Located in Drumheller, Alberta, Canada. www.tyrrellmuseum.com
Collection features precious stones, fossils, crystals and ashtrays, coins, pipes and lighters. Includes photos and details of exhibits. Located in Bangkok, Thailand. [English, Japanese, Chinese] www.rarestonemuseum.com