Gold October 22, 2010—March 6, 2011 Known as one of the rarest and most prized minerals in the world, gold has captured the world’s fascination for centuries. Discover its natural beauty, scientific value and its power to shape history as you explore a dramatic array of gold objects. Featuring crystallized gold, enormous gold nuggets, gold bullion, coins from shipwrecks, gold bars and exquisite jewelry, uncover the story behind this cherished metal like never before. Explore the depths of the mining process and feel the excitement of the gold rush as you follow gold from natural form to finished jewelry. Walk through a room completely covered in gold. And determine the value of your own weight in gold. Discover the amazing power of gold, the mineral people have searched for, stolen for, and been inspired by, only at The Field Museum. Gold is organized by the American Museum of Natural History, New York in cooperation with The Houston Museum of Natural Science. Proud Cultural Sponsor: Northern Trust Additional Support provided by: Marsh Private Client Services Related Images To view a larger image, click on an image thumbnail.