Due to construction delays, normal public hours for the Mineral Museum are suspended for the Fall 2026 semester while we move into new spaces.
We anticipate a return to regular hours (MWF 1-4pm & the second Saturday of each month) at the start of the Spring 2027 semester (Jan. 20th, 2027)
Group tours (by advance appointment only) may be available by contacting Dr. Eric Pyle at pyleej@jmu.edu
Location
Festival Conference & Student Center
on the JMU campus, Room 1021.
1301 Carrier Drive,
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22807
Hours & Parking Information
- Admission Price Free!
- Parking Visitors have two parking options:
- Paid Parking: Park in the metered parking at the front of the D3 Lot and follow the guidelines on the meter for payment
- Free Parking: Go to Parking Services (located on the ground level of the Champions parking deck) and ask for a visitor pass to visit the Mineral Museum.
Information for School Groups
Interested in planning a field trip to the Mineral Museum? We offer special hours for large group visits!
Please contact Dr. Eric Pyle (pyleej@jmu.edu) to arrange a tour.
JMU also offers other excellent facilities that are open for tours. Please visit the Center for STEM Education and Outreach website for more information on other museums and activities!
Department of Geology and Environmental Science
