Friday, October 23, 2026 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)
Saturday, October 24, 2026 10:00 am - 5:00 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)Friday, October 23rd: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, October 24th: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Visit the University of Waterloo's Earth Sciences Museum for our annual Gem and Mineral Show!
Admission is always free.
Join us on the first and second floors of the EIT building for two days of gems, minerals, fossils and jewellery. Fill out a ballot at the door to have a chance to win our door prize!
SATURDAY ONLY enjoy the Gem and Mineral show as well as the Kids Science Open House, where visitors big and small can discover science with over 50 free hands-on activities. The Kids Science Open House is held in EIT as well as the STC building.
The ION and bus stations are conveniently close to the EIT building and are the most convenient way to visit.
If you prefer to drive, visitor parking is available in Lot Q. The $10 charge is payable through the AMP mobile pay app. Lot Q is marked with a green hexagon on the map below, and EIT is marked with a pink star.
Accessible parking is limited but available close to the EIT building. If you require accessible parking, please visit the Sustainable Transportation - Accessible Parking site and follow their instructions.
No registration is required for this free event.