Welcome

Come learn and explore with fellow rockhounds

We’re a small Fort Worth club that’s been meeting since 1950. Whether you’re new to collecting or you’ve loved minerals for years, you’re welcome to visit, ask questions, and share what you’re working on.

Members of the Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club

Next meeting

  • When Tuesday, June 23, 2026 · social 7:00 PM, program 7:30 PM
  • Where UNT Health Science Center, EAD Building · 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth
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Quick links

Meeting times, dues, the monthly newsletter, and our yearly public show.

Meetings

Fourth Tuesday each month · social 7:00 PM, program 7:30 PM at UNT HSC (Camp Bowie).

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Membership

$20 individual / $30 family per year — open to beginners and longtime collectors.

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Newsletter

Monthly updates on programs, trips, and club news for members.

Newsletter →
Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club annual show

Annual Show

Our yearly public event — dealers, displays, and activities for the community.

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About our club

We’re here to learn together — about minerals, lapidary, collecting, and the stories rocks tell. As a volunteer-run nonprofit since 1950, we focus on education, friendship, and responsible collecting. All skill levels are welcome, including families just getting started.

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Fort Worth Gem and Mineral Club activities and specimens

What we do

Programs, trips, hands-on learning, and a relaxed group that likes to share what it knows.

Meetings

Monthly gatherings with guest speakers, demonstrations, and shared knowledge.

Field trips

Group trips to collect rocks, minerals, and fossils in real-world locations.

Classes & demos

Hands-on learning in lapidary, jewelry making, and mineral identification.

Community

A welcoming group for families, beginners, and experienced collectors.

We’d love to meet you

Stop by a meeting to say hello, or send us a note if you have questions about dues or field trips.