Welcome to AUSGEMEX

Presented by Natural History Museum Pty Ltd

Australia’s international showcase of gems, crystals, minerals and fossils

Five days. More than 400 local and international sellers expected. One extraordinary marketplace for collectors, makers and the simply curious.

Tickets – coming soon Exhibit at AUSGEMEX

Dates Thursday 1 – Monday 5 April 2027
Public days Friday 2 – Monday 5 April 2027
Dealer day Thursday 1 April – VIP and trade dealers only (no public entry)
Hours 10 am – 6 pm daily
Venue Caribbean Gardens, 1280 Ferntree Gully Road, Scoresby, Victoria
Presented by Natural History Museum Pty Ltd (Tom Kapitany)

Explore

What you’ll discover

AUSGEMEX – the Australian International Gem, Crystal, Mineral, Fossil and Lapidary Exhibition – brings the world’s rock and mineral trade to Melbourne’s south-east. Wander aisle after aisle of rough and polished stones, museum-quality specimens, fossils spanning hundreds of millions of years, meteorites, handmade jewellery, lapidary gear, a dedicated Metaphysical Hall and much more.

Crystal specimens

Crystals & minerals

From pocket-money tumbles to show-stopping cabinet pieces sourced from mines around the globe.

Fossil specimens

Fossils & deep time

Ammonites, trilobites, shark teeth, dinosaur material and ancient stromatolites.

Australian opal

Gems & opal

Cut stones, cabochons and Australian opal, plus jewellery made by local artisans.

Polished cabochons

Lapidary & tools

Rough for cutting, slabs, machinery, tools and live demonstrations by skilled lapidaries.

Metaphysical crystals and wellbeing products

Metaphysical Hall

A dedicated hall for crystal healing, wellbeing, psychic and tarot sellers – welcomed alongside the science floor.

AUSGEMEX Metaphysical Hall

Metaphysical Hall

AUSGEMEX includes a dedicated Metaphysical Hall for crystal healing, wellbeing, psychic and tarot traders. Visit for tumbled stones, jewellery with intention, readings and more.

Exhibitors in this hall are welcome; see our guidelines for wellbeing-product rules.

Amethyst and citrine cave Geodes Boulder opal Malachite and chrysocolla

Visitors

Who it’s for

  • Families and first-time visitors – discover the science behind minerals, crystals, fossils and meteorites, with fascinating specimens from Australia and around the world.
  • Geoscience enthusiasts and collectors – explore mineralogy, geology, palaeontology and exceptional specimens from renowned Australian and international localities.
  • Jewellers and lapidaries – source gemstones, rough materials, lapidary equipment, tools and specialist supplies.
  • Geologists, researchers and trade professionals – connect with international and Australian dealers, explore geological specimens, source materials and exchange industry knowledge. Dedicated VIP dealer day on Thursday 1st April.
Visitors admiring giant amethyst geodes

A taste of what’s on show

Amethyst cathedrals and quartz clusters Showroom with amethyst geodes Ammonite fossils Polished stone slabs Pink amethyst geode on stand

Exhibitors

Want a stand?

Booths and tables (183 cm x 76 cm) are now open for applications. A 3 m × 3 m booth for all five days is $825 including GST, and a single-table space (183 cm x 76 cm) is $165 including GST.

Exhibitor information Apply online Hire a display cabinet

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