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American Museum Of Natural History's Gem And Minerals Exhibit Reopens Saturday After 4-Year Closure

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) -- Gems and minerals are back at the American Museum of Natural History.

The exhibit reopens Saturday after shutting down in 2017 to be redesigned.

The exhibit showcases thousands of gems and minerals from all over the world.

Visitors can learn all about minerals -- how they form, how scientists study them and how humans have used them throughout history.

The museum is open Wednesday through Sunday from 10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Timed entry tickets are required. To make a reservation, visit amnh.org.

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