A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum, the official Mineral Museum of Michigan, is home to its own nationally and internationally recognized mineral collection and to the University of Michigan mineral collection, co-owned by the museum and the University of Michigan. Together, these two collections of approximately 40,000 mineral specimens began assembly in the 1838. The collections are housed on the campus of Michigan Technological University. 

Bird's-eye view of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum's main building.

SHOWCASE OF MINERALS

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum showcases amazing minerals from the Great Lakes region and around the world. Experience the beauty and splendor of minerals at one of North America's great mineral museums.

AMONG THE BEST

The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is the unofficial Mineral Museum of the Great Lakes Region and is the official Mineral Museum of Michigan. The world's best collection of Michigan minerals and outstanding specimens from the rest of Great Lakes region. These and minerals from around the world are on exhibit. The University of Michigan mineral collection is held by the museum under the Michigan Mineral Alliance. The world-record holding 19-ton native copper vein is on exhibit in the Copper Pavilion.