A.E. SEAMAN MINERAL MUSEUM

HOUGHTON, MI

20231009-FS-EL-002 A view of a willow root through a microscope in the search for mycorrhizal colonization as part of an enhanced soil weathering project at the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-002 Credit: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station

The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is a world-renowned museum located in Houghton, Michigan, on the campus of Michigan Technological University. The museum is dedicated to showcasing minerals from around the world, with a particular emphasis on those found in the Great Lakes region.

The museum's collection contains over 50,000 specimens, including some of the largest and most beautiful mineral specimens in the world. Visitors can see everything from amethyst geodes to massive copper and silver nuggets. The museum also houses a large collection of fluorescent minerals, which glow in the dark under ultraviolet light.

In addition to its impressive collection of minerals, the museum also offers a variety of educational programs, including guided tours, lectures, and workshops. Visitors can learn about the geology and mineralogy of the Great Lakes region, as well as the history of mining in the area.

The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum is a must-see destination for anyone interested in geology, minerals, or natural history. With its vast collection and engaging educational programs, the museum offers a unique and fascinating glimpse into the world of rocks and minerals.

A.E. SEAMAN MINERAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in HOUGHTON MI. US MID #8402600223

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

20231009-FS-EL-002 A view of a willow root through a microscope in the search for mycorrhizal colonization as part of an enhanced soil weathering project at the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-001 Mackenzie “Kenzie” Russell examining willow roots for mycorrhizal colonization in Houghton, MI. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-003 Katherine Heckman, a Research Biological Scientist, showing off the FTIR machine used to characterize the chemical composition of organic matter in the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231009-FS-EL-004 Mike Needham, Facility Operations Specialist, standing next to a lyophilizer used to preserve samples in the Houghton Forestry Sciences Laboratory. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-005 Northern Research Station's Physical Scientist Paula Zermeno in the Houghton Graphite Lab in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-004 Northern Research Station's Research Scientist Evan Kane observing the Rhizotron at the Houghton Laboratory in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-003 Northern Research Station's Research Ecologist Eric Lilleskov observing the Rhizotron at the Houghton Laboratory in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-002 Northern Research Station's Physical Scientist Paula Zermeno and NRS Director Cindi West in the Houghton Graphite Lab in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
20231005-FS-SF-001 Physical Scientist Paula Zermeno of the Northern Research Station in the Houghton Graphite Lab in Michigan. USDA Forest Service photo by Suzanne Flory.
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Quincy & Torch Lake Locomotive

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A.E. SEAMAN MINERALOGICAL MUSEUM
1400 TOWNSEND DRIVE MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
HOUGHTON
MI
49931

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MID # 8402600223
Name A.E. SEAMAN MINERALOGICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name A.E. SEAMAN MINERAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
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LAT/LONG 47.120102, -88.552738
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 061
US Census Tract: 000800
US Census Block: 4031