Meteorkratermuseum, Natural history museum in Steinheim am Albuch, Germany
The Meteorkratermuseum features exhibits about meteorite impacts, geological changes, and displays life-sized replicas of extinct animals from the crater lake period.
The museum documents the formation of the Steinheim crater, which occurred when a meteorite struck the area approximately 15 million years ago.
The State Museum of Natural History Stuttgart supervises the scientific content, ensuring accurate information about regional geological discoveries and research.
From March to October, visitors can explore the museum on Thursdays and Fridays between 13:00-17:00, and on weekends and holidays from 10:00-18:00.
The museum includes a preparation room where visitors can process their own fossil discoveries under professional guidance using compressed air techniques.
Location: Steinheim am Albuch
Accessibility: Accessibile in sedia a rotelle
Opening Hours: marzo-ottobre Giovedì,Venerdì 13:00-17:00; marzo-ottobre Sabato,Domenica,Festività 10:00-18:00
Phone: +49732996060
Website: https://geopark-alb.de/de/?we_objectID=89
GPS coordinates: 48.67748,10.06873
Latest update: March 4, 2025 17:46
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