WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM

SALINAS, CA

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Expecting… Credit: rtilden

The World Crystal Museum in Salinas, California is a unique and fascinating place. It is home to the largest collection of crystals and minerals in the world, with over 8,000 specimens from around the globe. Visitors can explore the museum's three galleries which showcase a diverse range of specimens from around the world, including famous crystals such as the Hope Diamond, the Star of India, and the Star of Bethlehem.

The museum also offers educational programs and activities to visitors of all ages. From guided tours to interactive educational classes and hands-on activities, visitors can learn about the fascinating world of crystals and minerals. The museum also offers special events and workshops, as well as special exhibitions throughout the year.

The museum's displays are arranged to provide visitors with an enriching experience. From the mineral room to the gemstone gallery, visitors can explore the beauty and diversity of crystals and minerals. The museum also houses a gift shop, where visitors can purchase specimens, jewelry, and other souvenirs.

The World Crystal Museum is a must-visit destination for crystal enthusiasts and anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the natural world. With its unique collection and educational offerings, it is sure to provide visitors with a memorable experience.

WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in SALINAS CA. US MID #8400601384

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Western (Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington).

Expecting… A very pregnant Harbor Seal
Rocky Coast of Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay from Pacific Grove A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Monterey Bay Nightscape A night photograph of the Northern sky as viewed over Monterey Bay. The photograph was taken from several vantage points along the Monterey Recreation Trail. The Monterey Recreation Trail runs from Monterey to Pacific Grove, CA.
Startrails of Auriga over Monterey Bay Thirty-Six 20 second exposures (12 minutes) combined using the Startrails.exe program. Auriga can be seen in the North-Eastern sky. The green trail in the bay is from a passing boat.
Salinas / ‘guard animal’? (#0069) Getting closer to why I was visiting the park, I came across this unusual statue – again with no description. But, the fenced enclosure in the background is my real reason for visiting (forthcoming picture).
Monterey / Cannery Row – Fishermen’s mural (# 0061) This particular section of Cannery Row is called <u><a href="https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=55191" rel="noreferrer nofollow">McAbee Beach</a></u> in honor of a failure by John McAbee, who purchased the beach around 1900 and planned (but failed) to create a small tourist attraction here of cottages and rental boats. There is no explanation for the simple mural of fishermen, but a nearby placard notes that Portugese whalers used this beach in the mid-1800s for catching whales to extract the oil for lamps, until that failed due to the discovery of kerosene in the late 1800’s. And then, after McAbee’s efforts failed, the beach became the home for a Chinese fishing village that led to the sardine industry. So, there is a long history fishing being launched from this beach. ******* Note that there appears to be either a seal or an otter a little past the break water. It appears to be floating on its back, so probably an otter.
Monterey / Cannery Row remnants (# 0062) I was pleased to see that not all of the remains of the canneries and piers have been converted to modern tourist sites…
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf (# 0056) Last Christmas at Monterey’s Fisherman’s Wharf.
Monterey / Fisherman’s Wharf ?amiss? (# 0057) Something’s amiss here! What’s a real commercial fishing boat doing so close to Fisherman’s Wharf, a site for tourist and sports fishing boats?
Carmel-by-the-Sea, 2014
Pacific Grove / Stanford Marine station (# 0038) Late December afternoon, taken from the Pacific Grove Vista Point.. The two buildings on the left are at the Stanford <u><a href="https://hopkinsmarinestation.stanford.edu" rel="noreferrer nofollow">Hopkins Marine Station</a></u>; the building on the right side of the picture is just a nearby house.

Contact WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM

THE WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM INC
PO BOX 4631
SALINAS
CA
93912

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MID # 8400601384
Name THE WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM INC
Alternate Name WORLD CRYSTAL MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Western
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 331132087
NTEECC A56
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201112
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 36.696365, -121.67001
CODES FIPS State Code: 06
FIPS County Code: 053
US Census Tract: 001801
US Census Block: 1000