Mineralogy – Minerals and Crystals
Natural Sciences

Mineralogy – Minerals and Crystals

The mineralogical collection presents minerals, crystals and geological treasures collected over several centuries. Its holdings are among the oldest mineralogical collections in the world and trace back to the Electoral Kunstkammer founded in 1560.
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Start 17:00 o'clock
End 23:00 o'clock

At a glance

SENCKENBERG Naturhistorische Sammlungen Dresden
A.-B.-Meyer-Bau
1. OG mitte
Königsbrücker Landstraße 159
01109 Dresden (Dresdner Norden)
Dr. Andreas Gärtner,
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Description

The mineralogical collection of the Senckenberg Natural History Collections Dresden brings together historically and scientifically significant minerals, crystals and rocks.

Its origins date back to the Electoral Kunstkammer founded in 1560, making it one of the oldest geoscientific collections in the world. Visitors can view selected minerals, crystals and remarkable objects from several centuries of collection history.

Collection staff members provide information about mineralogical research, scientific collections and the historical holdings of the institution.

Information on the event format

Presentation Exhibition

Stations

Hugo-Junkers-Ring

  • N7 (tram)
  • 70 (bus)

Industriepark Klotzsche

  • N7 (tram)
  • 70 (bus)
  • 7 (tram)

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