The San Diego Mineral and Gem Society is a non-profit 501(c)(3) educational and scientific organization. It exists to help people increase their understanding and appreciation of gems, minerals, fossils and the lapidary arts. In order to fulfill that mission, the Society offers classes, field trips, lectures and special programs for a variety of interests. The Society also sponsors a Scholarship Fund and operates a gem, mineral and fossil museum, which is located in the Spanish Village Art Center at Balboa Park, San Diego, California. The Museum features fine specimens collected through purchases and donations. The SDMG Museum is open 7 days a week and is free to the public. For more information about it, please visit the SDMG Museum page.