Geological Museum of Budapest, Geological museum in Stefánia út, Budapest, Hungary.
The Geological Museum of Budapest houses minerals, fossils, and rock samples collected from across Hungary over many centuries. The collection spans roughly 450 million years of geological history and showcases the natural development of the Carpathian Basin.
The Hungarian Geological Society founded this museum in 1869 to preserve and study the region's natural history. Architect Odoeon Lechner designed the building, which was completed in 1896.
The collection tells the story of how geological forces shaped this region and its landscape over deep time. Visitors can sense how understanding these natural processes connects people to the land beneath their feet.
Visits require advance booking, typically on Wednesdays during daytime hours. Plan your trip early and contact the museum directly to confirm availability and arrange your tour.
The collection includes fluorescent minerals from the Franklin and Sterling mines in the United States, donated by the Cherepy family. This unexpected gift brings rare North American specimens into the heart of Central Europe.
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