Unlocking the Collections - Making Minerals Accessible in the Next 100 Years

Explore the future of museum mineral collections in this 24-minute talk by Aaron Celestian from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County. Discover strategies for making minerals more accessible over the next century as part of the Mineralogical Society of America's Centennial Symposium. Gain insights into innovative approaches for preserving, displaying, and sharing mineral specimens with the public and researchers alike. Learn about potential technological advancements and curatorial practices that could revolutionize how mineral collections are managed and utilized. Moderated by Jeffrey Post from the National Museum of Natural History, this presentation offers a forward-looking perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing mineral collections in museums worldwide.