The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech is one of North America's premier mineral museums and is nationally and internationally recognized by mineral collectors and connoisseurs. Minerals from around the world are on exhibit in Thomas D. Shaffner Exhibit Hall. The Phyllis and John Seaman Garden features plants and rocks from the Great Lakes region and the Copper Pavilion features the Guinness world record holding 19-ton lake copper recovered from the bottomlands of Lake Superior. The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is the official mineral museum of the State of Michigan.
Michigan Tech's mineral collection includes the world's finest collection of Michigan minerals, especially minerals from the Keweenaw Peninsula including crystallized native copper and native copper in calcite. It is notable for the quality, depth, and breadth of minerals from the Great Lakes region. The museum advertises itself as the Mineral Museum of the Great Lakes region. In addition to minerals from the region, Michigan Tech's mineral collection contains outstanding minerals from around the world.
The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum houses, curates, and exhibits the University of Michigan's mineral collection through the Michigan Mineral Alliance. This unique alliance between Michigan Tech and the University of Michigan preserves the legacy of the University of Michigan's mineral collection through co-ownership and shared responsibility. Among specimens on exhibit and in the museum's holdings are examples of the finest specimen of an individual mineral species, specimen from which the mineral was discovered, and those notable for their historical significance. The museum's mineral exhibits are organized around five educational themes with each theme supported by several galleries. "Minerals as Natural Masterpieces" is the theme that encompasses all of the museum's exhibits.
The museum is located at 1404 E. Sharon Avenue near Michigan Tech athletic fields. Visit the museum web site for regular public visitation hours, special hours, and additional information: www.museum.mtu.edu or via telephone (487-2572). With advance notice, guided tours are available for Michigan Tech employees with professional guests. Regular public admission fee is currently waived for Michigan Tech employees, employee's professional guests, and students with ID.
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11/30/2017 - Annual Review: To reflect current language, changed "Michigan Tech's
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum" to "The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum of Michigan Tech."
Changed "great mineral museums. The Thomas D. Shaffner Hall exhibits the world's"
to "premier mineral museums and is nationally and internationally recognized by mineral
collectors and connoisseurs. Minerals from around the world are on exhibit in Thomas
d. Shaffner Exhibit Hall. The Phyllis and John Seaman Garden features plants and rocks
from the Great Lakes region and the Copper Pavilion features the Guinness world record
holding 19-ton lake copper recovered from the bottomlands of Lake Superior. The A.
E. Seaman Mineral Museum is the official mineral museum of the State of Michigan.
Michigan Tech's mineral collection includes the world's..." Changed "The museum has
an outstanding collection and the largest public display of minerals from the Great
Lakes region. The museum's collection of minerals includes many from around the world."
to "It is notable for the quality, depth, and breadth of minerals from the Great Lakes
region. The museum advertises itself as the Mineral Museum of the Great Lakes region.
In addition to minerals from the region, Michigan Tech's mineral collection contains
outstanding minerals from around the world." Removed "The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum
is the official mineral museum of the State of Michigan. The Michigan" Changed "Mineral
Alliance is a unique arrangement between Michigan Tech and the University of Michigan
to preserve the legacy of the University of Michigan mineral collection through shared
responsibility and co-ownership. the museum holds and curates the University of Michigan
mineral collection. Specimens from the University of Michigan mineral collection are
on exhibit." to "The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum houses, curates, and exhibits the
University of Michigan's mineral collection through the Michigan Mineral Alliance.
This unique alliance between Michigan Tech and the University of Michigan preserves
the legacy of the University of Michigan's mineral collection through co-ownership
and shared responsibility." Changed "The museum exhibits feature minerals as nature's
masterpieces." to "The museum's mineral exhibits are organized around five educational
themes with each theme supported by several galleries. "Minerals as Natural Masterpieces"
is the theme that encompasses all of the museum's exhibits."
12/08/2016 - Annual Review: To reflect current language, added "an outstanding collection
and" to the sentence " The museum has an outstanding collection and the largest public
display of minerals from the Great Lakes region. The museum's collection of minerals
includes many from around the world." Added "includes many" to "The museum's collection
of minerals includes many from around the world." Added "The Michigan Mineral Alliance
is a unique arrangement between Michigan Tech and the University of Michigan to preserve
the legacy of the University of Michigan mineral collection through shared responsibility
and co-ownership. the museum holds and curates the University of Michigan mineral
collection. Specimens from the University of Michigan mineral collection are on exhibit."
Third paragraph now reads "Among specimens on exhibit and in the museum's holdings are
examples of the finest specimen of an individual mineral species, specimen from which
the mineral was discovered, and those notable for their historical significance. The
museum exhibits feature minerals as nature's masterpieces." from "Among specimens
on exhibit and in the collection are examples of the finest specimens of an individual
mineral species, specimen from which the mineral was discovered, and those notable
for their natural beauty. The museum's various galleries encompass multiple themes.
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is the official mineral museum of the State of Michigan."
Added "employee's" to "employee's professional guests".
02/04/2015 - Annual Review: To reflect current practice, the email address for questions
is now policy@mtu.edu. Renumbered "9.6.10 A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum" to read "9.6.9 A. E. Seaman Mineral
Museum" and the last sentence read "Regular public admission fee is currently waived
for Michigan Tech employees and students with ID and professional guests" now reads
"Regular public admission fee is currently waived for Michigan Tech employees and
professional guests, and students with ID."
02/27/2014 - Annual Review: Updated Michigan Tech and Handbook banners. Deleted the
following: "A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum, located at 1404 E. Sharon Avenue, is home
to one of North America's great mineral museums. The museum features the world's finest
collection of Michigan minerals, especially crystallized native copper and native
copper in calcite from the Keweenaw Peninsula. The largest mineral collection of the
Great Lakes region is on public display as well as outstanding minerals from around
the world that include examples of the finest specimen of an individual mineral species,
type specimens, and those notable for their natural beauty. The museum's fluorescent
mineral exhibit is one of the best in the U. S. The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is
the official mineral museum of the State of Michigan. Admission for Michigan Tech
faculty and staff with ID and professional guests as well as Michigan Tech students
with ID is free. Guided tours are available for special guests, but should be scheduled
in advance. Visit the museum web site for public visitation hours and additional information:
www.museum.mtu.edu or via telephone (487-2572)." Replaced it with: "Michigan Tech's
A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is one of North America's great mineral museums. The Thomas
Shaffner Hall exhibits the world's finest collection of Michigan minerals, especially
minerals from the Keweenaw Peninsula including crystallized native copper and native
copper in calcite. The museum has the largest public display of minerals from the
Great Lakes region. The museum has an extensive collection of minerals from around
the world. Among specimens on exhibit and in the collection are examples of the finest
specimen of an individual mineral species, specimen from which the mineral was discovered,
and those notable for their natural beauty. The museum's various galleries encompass
multiple themes. The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum is the official mineral museum of
the State of Michigan. The museum is located at 1404 E. Sharon Avenue near Michigan
Tech athletic fields. Visit the museum web site for regular public visitation hours,
special hours, and additional information: www.museum.mtu.edu or via telephone (487-2572).
With advance notice, guided tours are available for Michigan Tech employees with professional
guests. Regular public admission fee is currently waived for Michigan Tech employees
and students with ID and professional guests."
04/03/2013 - Annual Review: The paragraph was re-written to reflect current practice.
07/06/2011 - Annual Review: Was previously 9.7.8. To reflect current University titles
and practice, the email address for questions is now hbwebmaster