Location
Best time
Visit on Wednesdays for free admission - a great money-saving opportunity for families and repeat visitors
Visitor tip
Attend Curator's Corner lectures on specialized topics like Nephrite Jade and Carved Gems to gain expert insights beyond the exhibits
Visitor tip
Take advantage of virtual museum tours and Rocky the Rockhound educational content online before or after your visit to deepen learning
About Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art
Showcase for jade & gemstone carvings. Museum specializing in fine jade, gemstone & mineral carvings, plus educational geology exhibits.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Lapidary Art Museum
- Highlights
- Gems, minerals, fossils, jade carvings, hardstone carvings from around the world
- Admission
- Adults $10, kids 7-12 $5, under 6 free; free Wednesdays
- Hours
- Tues-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 12pm-4pm; closed Mondays
What visitors say
- Visit on Wednesdays for free admission - a great money-saving opportunity for families and repeat visitors
- Plan for 1-2 hours to fully appreciate the gemstone and hardstone carving collections; this is a smaller, focused museum rather than a sprawling complex
- Attend Curator's Corner lectures on specialized topics like Nephrite Jade and Carved Gems to gain expert insights beyond the exhibits
- Take advantage of virtual museum tours and Rocky the Rockhound educational content online before or after your visit to deepen learning
Did You Know?
- The museum offers free admission on Wednesdays, making it an accessible cultural destination for budget-conscious visitors
- Lizzadro Museum specializes in jade and gemstone carvings from around the world, with a focus on hardstone lapidary art—a relatively niche museum specialty
- The museum features Castle Lizzadro as a notable exhibit, suggesting a significant architectural or thematic centerpiece within the collection
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