GIFT SHOP

 What are your hours?

We open the gift shop shortly before the first school tours arrive, which is generally about 10:00 in the morning.  The gift shop closes when the last visitors from the 1 p.m. public tour leave, which on most days is about 3:30 p.m.

 Is the gift shop open even on days you are closed for tours?

Sometimes, but only by chance or prior arrangement.  Anyone contemplating a visit to the gift shop outside our normal schedule should call ahead to inquire if the gift shop can be opened that day.  It is best to call ahead in any case, even during the normal museum schedule, because the gift shop might be closed and museum personnel working elsewhere if tours for a particular day were canceled.

 What credit cards do you accept?

Visa and MasterCard only.  [Discover card now too?]

 Do you offer purchases by mail?

No, not for items in the gift shop – all sales must be made in person.  For mineral sales, however, we do offer mail-order service.           (Click Here) for information; see also the section on Mineral Sales below. 

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