I was overwhelmed with awe! The museum provides the visitor with fascinating facts about the history of turquoise, especially in America, but also around the world. The specimens of the turquoise in its natural state as well as in its polished state from Egypt, Iran, Tibet, China and many more countries is fantastic! I learned so much about the gem and I just love it even more!
The Zachary and Lowry family have been involved in the turquoise trade for generations and have been instrumental in introducing people with the beauty of the varieties of the gem.
The most fascinating and even overwhelming information and history was of the imitation turquoise created from around the world. The imitations look and even feel like the natural stone. It’s absolutely amazing.
The current family members provide a wonderful and very interesting guide of this wonderful museum.
It’s a ‘must see’ in Albuquerque!