Mineral & Gem Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines

Mineral lovers, experienced collectors, professionals and amateurs meet every year at Mineral & Gem in the heart of Alsace: around 1,000 exhibitors from all over the world, activities for young and old and exhibitions. The whole town of Sainte-Marie-aux-Mines becomes a stage with two worlds, the MINERAL zone and the GEM zone, on 52,000 square metres indoors and outdoors. Wednesday to Friday are for trade visitors only, Saturday and Sunday are open to everyone. Plus lectures and a visit to the Gabe Gottes mine; there are several food points, wheelchairs to borrow and dedicated toilets and parking for disabled visitors.

Parking: €5 per vehicle, with shuttle buses.

Admission on the public days: €14, weekend pass €20; reduced (ages 11–18, students, disabled visitors) €10, weekend €14; children up to 10 with an adult free; on Sunday from 1 pm the reduced price applies at the box office. Trade visitors: day ticket Thu/Fri €30, B2B pass Thu–Sun €45, Early Access €60.