The collection was offered to the University of Delaware who gladly accepted it. A portion of the collection was displayed in the University Library until 1970 when the Crystal Trust, established to aid educational projects, made a grant to the University for the construction of a display space for the mineral collection. A space in Penny Hall, the geology building, was budgeted and the collection had a home. The display space was renovated in 1978 and again in 1998. The Mineralogical Museum is closed Mondays, Fridays and University Holidays.
All events are free and open to the public.
We request at least 24 hours notice to make arrangements for the tour. The Mineralogical Museum is located on the first floor of Penny Hall on Academy Street. Paid visitor parking is available in the lot adjacent to Penny Hall, and in metered spaces nearby.