The Earth Gallery is the next major section of the Museum of Nature, with displays about types of rocks, volcanic and seismic activities, the origins of the Earth, minerals and crystals, and much more. The collection includes meteorites.
Various minerals and gems, often quite colourful, are on display here.
This is one of the more interactive items in this area. A camera and different controls allows you to metamorph your face. These rate as off the wall selfies.
A cave has been created in the gallery, and I like to stop in and have a peek.
I would be curious to visit the cave but not alone.
ReplyDeleteMinerals are so fascinating, William !
ReplyDelete...the natural world is an amazing and colorful thing! 😀
ReplyDeleteLove the meteorites especially. Just imagine...
ReplyDeletethat really is an amazing place to visit!
ReplyDeleteVery precious!
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DeleteI love looking at the colorful minerals displays. The variety amazes me.
ReplyDeleteHello, wonderful collection and exhibit. Enjoy your day and weekend!
ReplyDeleteMethinks we'll never visit this one. The grandies go on a regular basis. We have another big hospital trip into Ottawa in August. sigh. Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting!
ReplyDeleteHi William, you make even dour minerals interesting. I love the idea of face distortion and would've taken a peek in the cave as well. Thanks for a lovely post. Jo
ReplyDelete@Nancy: it's not a big cave- it's a handful of metres inside.
ReplyDelete@Karl: I've got an aunt who spent well over an hour in here once. She's fascinated by rocks and minerals.
@Tom: it is!
@Marie: invaders from space!
@Laurie: it certainly is.
@Marleen: quite so.
@Sandi: I agree.
@Sharon: there's so many of them.
@Eileen: this museum has quite a collection of them.
@Jennifer: if you ever get a chance, you should go.
@DJan: it is!
@Jo: you're welcome.
Minerals are fascinating. They have a super collection. Kids are fascinated by minerals.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Red. In my next life, I think I'd like to be a mineral collector.
ReplyDeleteGorgoues colours, shapes and textures in the minerals. What a fascinating gallery:)
ReplyDeleteExcelente trabalho e bela colecção de minerais, gostei.
ReplyDeleteUm abraço e bom fim-de-semana.
Andarilhar
Dedais de Francisco e Idalisa
Livros-Autografados
I always loved the rock collection at the ROM when I was a kid so would love this gallery, William!
ReplyDelete@Red: they certainly are.
ReplyDelete@Revrunner: a lot of people seem to respond that way when they see these.
@Rosie: it is well put together.
@Francisco: thank you.
@RedPat: The ROM has a good collection too!
Great photos
ReplyDeleteAs much as I love rocks, caves are a no for me. Fascinating as they are.
Mineral are always fascinating to look at. Nice photos, William.
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ReplyDeleteI must show your post to one of our sons - he's always liked minerals.
ReplyDeleteGreat photographs you've shared here William, thank you.
All the best Jan
Beautiful minerals and lovely photos too!
ReplyDeleteHappy Day to you,
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
My Husband is rock fan.
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The Smithsonian in Washington D.C. has mineral displays similar to these. It's amazing how colorful and beautiful minerals and gemstones can be. But they didn't have a selfies station the last time I was there, nor a cave. Both of these look fun and interesting.
ReplyDeleteOur earth is made up of many wonders William, it's fascinating to see them in their raw state like this ✨
ReplyDeleteOooh now this is a place I could spend awhile in!
ReplyDeleteI need to forward this one to a friend. Thanks!
ReplyDeletewho doesn't enjoy checking out big rocks? ( ;
ReplyDeleteI like gems... Like every woman ;)
ReplyDelete@Maywyn: I haven't spent much time in caves.
ReplyDelete@Bill: thank you!
@Jan: you're welcome.
@Carol: thanks!
@Dora: thank you.
@Kay: I'd like to see the Smithsonian museums someday.
ReplyDelete@Grace: it is, yes.
@Jenn: you'd enjoy it.
@Jeanie: you're welcome.
@Beth: I like it.
@Klara: hah!