Welcome!
The Sacramento Mineral Society (SMS) is an educational & social non-profit located in Sacramento, CA which was organized in 1936 and is dedicated to increasing interest and knowledge of mineralogy, geologic sciences, and lapidary arts.
Members volunteer their time throughout the year for community service-related events, gem shows, and other activities.
Lapidary Workshop & Clubhouse
We have a fully stocked workshop at the SMS clubhouse with a variety of lapidary equipment and other resources for our members.
Classes & Field Trips
We offer a variety of classes for our members as well as the general public.
Join today to access members-only field trips where you can collect and learn about minerals as they occur in nature.
Outreach Events
We do a variety of community outreach events promoting our organization and the earth sciences.
Our Annual Gem, Mineral, & Jewelry Show attracts vendors from all over the western United States.
The Spinning Wheel is always a big hit with kids and adults alike!
Educational Meetings
Our Educational Meetings are open to the general public. They are currently held on the FIRST Thursday of every month at 7pm.
Our Junior Rockhound Meetings are on the same evening, at 6pm.
The address for the Sacramento County Cooperative Building is:
4145 Branch Center Rd., Sacramento, CA 95827