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Image: CDC/Alissa Eckert, MS; Dan Higgins, MAMS

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Groundbreaking New Building 

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 University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum's new location late 2020!!

In anticipation of the transition to the historic Pima County Courthouse, the current mineral museum in Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium is Now Closed.  


A vision comes to life

​The University of Arizona Gem & Mineral Museum has set its sights on expansion for decades, this dream is now becoming a reality. We have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to call the stunning Pima County Courthouse our new home. We are set to expand our scope and presence with a state-of-the-art University of Arizona Alfie Norville Gem & Mineral Museum. ​ 

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“What a fitting opportunity to repurpose the most iconic building of Pima County Government and showcase how gems and minerals continue to define our city's future.”

​ - Chuck Huckelberry, County Administrator
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A world-class museum

The iconic Pima County Courthouse is a stunning building, in the heart of Tucson. This iconic and historic structure’s renovation is nearly complete, showcasing its magnificent Spanish Revival architecture.     More »
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