Astro West Fine Minerals

Astro West Fine Minerals Astro West is a family-run natural history gallery offering one of a kind museum-quality minerals, fossils, meteorites, crystals, home decor & jewelry.

Explore treasures from Earth & beyond—right across from the Museum of Natural History. Astro West is a Natural History store that sells fine Minerals, Fossils, Meteorites, unique home decor and hand crafted Jewelry. If you are a collector, natural history lover, educator or one of kind gift-givers, you will find something. We also sell metaphysical pieces and have a geode cracker for all ages to enjoy. We will ensure each piece is authenticated and will ship it securely to your home.

06/01/2026

Some mineral specimens stop you in your tracks — this is one of them.

Vivid emerald-green Fluorite crystals rise dramatically from a metallic landscape of Galena and sparkling Pyrite, creating a natural masterpiece millions of years in the making. The contrast between glowing transparency and rugged metallic texture makes every angle worth exploring.

Whether you’re a seasoned collector or simply appreciate the artistry of nature, this is the kind of specimen that instantly becomes the centerpiece of a collection.

And like all truly remarkable pieces, there’s only one.

Visit us at 102 W 79th Street in Manhattan or send us a DM for details.

05/19/2026

Right across from the American Museum of Natural History, Astro West is home to one of NYC’s most unique collections of fossils, meteorites, crystals, minerals, and natural history pieces from around the world.

From museum-quality specimens to statement pieces for your home or collection, every corner of the gallery has something worth discovering.

Stop by the Upper West Side and explore a different side of New York.

05/13/2026

Meet the ancestor of Triceratops. 🦕
Medusaceratops lokii — a 78-million-year-old ceratopsian that once roamed North America. You just saw its skeleton at the museum.
Now the horn is in our store.
One piece. Real fossil. Yours forever. 👉 astrowest.com
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05/11/2026

Saw it at the Natural History Museum? 🪨
Just watch.
Now own it. 👉 astrowest.com
The same meteorites you admire behind glass — available at Astro West, NYC's premier minerals & meteorites gallery.
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05/06/2026

Tyrannosaurus rex—one of the most powerful predators to ever walk the Earth.

With massive jaws, bone-crushing bite force, and unmatched presence, T. rex ruled its world over 65 million years ago. Every fossil we find is a direct connection to that prehistoric power.

This tooth is one of those remnants—sharp, serrated, and unmistakably T. rex, with authentic Tyrannosaurus rex teeth available at Astro West.

Find dinosaur fossils, crystals, minerals, and more at Astro West.

05/05/2026

Malachite has been admired for thousands of years, and it’s easy to see why.

Known for its rich green color, natural banding, and rounded formations, this copper mineral has been used in everything from ancient decorative objects to museum-worthy specimens and carved works.

Each piece has its own pattern, texture, and depth, making malachite one of the most recognizable minerals in the world.

Find malachite specimens, carved pieces, crystals, minerals, and gemstones at Astro West.

📍 102 W 79th St
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102 West 79th Street
New York, NY
10024

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 7pm
Tuesday 10am - 7pm
Wednesday 10am - 7pm
Thursday 10am - 7pm
Friday 10am - 7pm
Saturday 10am - 7pm
Sunday 10am - 7pm

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+16467819377

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