Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
The largest, oldest and most prestigious gem and mineral show in the world.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® has enjoyed international stature since the 1970s, and was the first gem and mineral show to bring the hobby enthusiast, the public, and the curator/professionals together for discovery and discussion.
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Society
proudly presents:
the 70th Anniversary
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Shades of Green - Experience the Magic!
February 13–16, 2025
Thursday, February 13 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday, February 14 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday, February 15 – 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Sunday, February 16 – 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Tucson Convention Center
260 S. Church Avenue
Open to the public! Come join the fun!
Show Details & Information
> Tucson Convention Center COVID-19 protocols (pdf)
> TGMS Society and TGMS Show information (email signup)
> Tickets: you can buy them at the door or at the TCC Ticket Box Office
260 S. Church Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85701
Or call 520-791-4101 (select option 1)
Note: TGMS does not sell tickets directly
> Interested in participating as a TGMS Retail Dealer (Ex-hall & Ballroom) in 2025? Submit a request to participate
> Interested in participating as a TGMS Educational Exhibitor (Galleria) in 2025? Submit a request to participate
> Information on "Things To Do", "Food & Drink", "Hotel Accommodations", "Events" in the City of Tucson while you are in town, go to VisitTucson
> Information on all of the different shows in the Tucson Gem, Mineral and Fossil Showcase during January and February
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Retail Dealers & Educational Exhibitors
There are Retail Dealers sharing the Exhibition Hall and Ballroom, numerous Educational Exhibitors in the Galleria. All in the Tucson Convention Center. An unparalleled variety of mineral, fossil, jewelry, lapidary crafts and related publications are presented under one roof.
For a complete list of 2025 TGMS Dealers : New Information Coming Soon!
If you are interested in placing a "Competitive Exhibit" in the 2025 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®: New Information Coming Soon!
For a copy of the TGMS Competitive Exhibitor Handbook: Click Here!
TGMS Display case dimensions for 30”, 48”, 66”: Click Here!
If you are interested in placing a "Guest" Exhibit in the 2025 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®: New Information Coming Soon1
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Exhibits
Our Special & Guest Show Exhibits provide a rare window into private and museum collections of the mineral world's stars. It is with great pride that the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society and the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® Committee showcase different treasures each year.
If you would like to participate in the TGMS Exhibit Case Endowment, use this link: Exhibit Case Form.
If you would like to participate in sponsoring a “Spotlight Case” for TGMS Special exhibits, use this link: Spotlight Case form
ExAMPLES from Previous Shows
The Logan Sapphire
Alma Rose Rhodochrosite
Ausrox Gold Nugget
Arkansa Yellow Diamond Crystal
Star of Asia
Pictures of the 2020 Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®.
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
School Visits
The Society and the Show Committee invite approximately 3,000 Arizona school students to attend the Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® free of charge with their teachers and chaperones. This affords the children a special opportunity to view the exhibits and shop with the Dealers on Friday morning of Show week.
The School Visits Program application: Applications are closed.
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Junior Education
The Tucson Gem and Mineral Show® features two separate annual events that focus on kids. The Society's hope is to create an impact on curious young minds, and share the delight in the science and beauty of minerals and related earth sciences. The Society and the Show Committee invite approximately 3000 elementary students to attend the Show. They are afforded a special opportunity to view the exhibits and shop with the Dealers. Additionally, over 2,000 children of all ages visit the special Jr. Education area, located in the Galleria, where U of A SESS students share a wealth of mineral and earth sciences information, and answer their questions.
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Lectures & Seminars
Lectures are held Thursday through Saturday of the Show week in the NEW West Meeting Rooms at the Tucson Convention Center.
The Arthur Roe Memorial Micromount Symposium is held on Friday, February 14th in the Tucson Convention Center: Information Coming Soon!
The FM-TGMS-MSA Symposium is held on Saturday, February 15th in the Tucson Convention Center: Information Coming Soon!
Don't forget to visit the MicroMineral Room in the Galleria!!
For the complete schedule: New Information Coming Soon!
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Saturday Night Awards & Reception
The Saturday Night Awards & Reception on February 15, 2025 will include hors d’oeuvres, awards ceremony, slide competition awards. For the evenings schedule: New Information Coming Soon!
Tucson Gem and Mineral Show®
Supporting Mineral and Earth Sciences Organizations
Non-profit mineral and earth sciences organizations are invited, at no cost to them, to participate at the show. Each organization staffs their own booth and meets with the public to share an abundance of information.