Curious about the world under your feet?

Join with us to explore

the earth's 4000+ minerals and how they came to be!

Mission of the Mineralogical Society of the District of Columbia (MSDC)

• To learn together and further knowledge about mineralogy and earth sciences
• To share the pleasure of collecting minerals
• To welcome you to explore these interests with us

Who We Are

• We're rockhounds, professional mineral scientists, mineral collectors and enthusiasts, and people with new interests in minerals and earth sciences.
• We're from DC, the Maryland and Virginia suburbs, and points beyond.
• You're always welcome!

What we do:

• Since 1942, we've met at the Smithsonian Institution to discuss all facets of earth sciences and hear  from experts in many related fields.
• We sponsor or join with other local clubs for field trips.
• Our monthly newsletters offer diverse articles at all knowledge levels.
• We support mineral sciences by volunteering at the Smithsonian and elsewhere and by finding other ways to expand interest and knowledge.

Want to know more about any of this?

• Email us at mineralclubdc at gmail dot com. We’re happy to answer your questions.
• Check the MSDC newsletter.
• Visit a meeting any time!

We are affiliated with the  American Federation of Mineralogical Societies (AFMS) http://www.amfed.org We are a founding member of the  Eastern Federation of Mineralogical and Lapidary Societies (EFMLS) http://www.amfed.org/efmls