Mineral Museum

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Mineral Museum

Crystals, minerals and ores

Grindelallee 48
Hamburg, Hamburg 20146
+49 (0)40 4 2838 2058
http://www1.uni-hamburg.de/mpi/museum/

Although only covering an area of 500 square metres, this is one university museum well worth a visit. Nicely arranged and perfectly illuminated display cases emphasize the fascinating aesthetic qualities of crystals, gem stones, ores and meteorites. Apart from the systematically presented collection of minerals, you can learn a lot of other interesting facts, for example about the structure of the earth or about types of rock which were carried to the region around Hamburg by the ice ages. The institute is particularly proud of having Germany's biggest meteorite on display, as well as a beautiful large crystal from a Japanese ore mine and a segment of a rare Australian stone meteorite. There is no admission fee. Special opening hours for groups can be organised.

Review © 2009, Wcities

Mineral Museum Photo: Erika Perondini