# Astro West Fine Minerals Fossils Meteorites > Store resembles a museum wing filled with museum-quality minerals, fossils, and meteorites. Atmosphere carries good vibes and energy, inviting exploration. Offers a geode-breaking activity popular with kids and enthusiasts alike. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/Astro-West-Fine-Minerals-Fossils-and-Meteorites - Address: 102 W 79th St, New York, New York, 10024, US - Hours: Thursday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Friday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Saturday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Sunday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Monday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 07:00 PM - Phone: +16467819377 - Website: http://www.astrowest.com/ - Google rating: 4.7 (218 reviews) ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Unique — 10/10 - Fun Activities — 10/10 - Kid Friendly — 9.7/10 ## What people say - "The staff are so warm and welcoming, making it feel really Kid Friendly." - "I had a unique experience with the knowledgeable and kind staff." - "I thought the gems and minerals here were super cool." ## Good to know - You can crack your own geode for about $15. - You can pick your own geode from a barrel and break one open for $25. - The parking situation is bad. - The store offers discounts sometimes when purchasing through the web page. - Many of the gem minerals are museum quality. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.