Cosmic Splendor

April 11, 2025 — January 4, 2026

Now Open

Included with any admission.
Floor 1, Mignone Halls of Gems and Minerals, Meister Gallery

A bejeweled spiral clip studded with colorful rubies, a central diamond and ray-like pieces jutting out from two sides.
Spiral clip
Courtesy of Van Cleef & Arpels
A dazzling showcase of more than 60 jewelry creations that celebrates our enduring fascination with the cosmos.

For millennia, people have been moved by the grandeur of space to explore the workings of our universe—and to create captivating works of art.

From the early astronomical observations of Galileo to iconic space missions such as Apollo 11, along with new findings made possible by cutting-edge tools like the James Webb Space Telescope, discoveries about the universe have influenced and inspired artistic expression. A stunning assemblage of astronomically inspired jewelry is the focus of the new exhibition Cosmic Splendor: Jewelry from the Collections of Van Cleef & Arpels.

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Included with any admission. 

In Cosmic Splendor, visitors can view dozens of jewelry creations, timepieces, and precious objects from the collections of Van Cleef & Arpels.

This exhibition will be on view in the Melissa and Keith Meister Gallery within the Museum’s Allison and Roberto Mignone Hall of Gems and Minerals, and is included with any admission.

Cosmic Splendor is generously supported by the Kate W. Cassidy Foundation.