Museum Mineralogia Munich

Museum Mineralogia Munich is a museum in Munich that displays thousands of mineral specimens, precious stones, and meteorites collected from around the world. The exhibits showcase these objects in organized arrangements that help visitors understand their origins and characteristics.

The museum's collection traces back to the 19th century, built on important private assemblages that formed the foundation of the current institution. Over the decades, the collection grew through acquisitions and donations of minerals and meteorites.

The museum presents mineralogical education through interactive displays, experimental arrangements, and models that explain crystal structures and mineral formations.

The museum welcomes visitors on several days each week during early afternoon hours, making it easy to plan a visit. Access involves using an outdoor staircase, so visitors should be prepared for steps and wear suitable footwear.

A large iron meteorite from Namibia can be touched by visitors, offering a rare and direct encounter with an object from space. This chance to handle cosmic material sets the experience apart from many other museums.

Location: Maxvorstadt

Address: Theresienstraße 41

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 13:00-17:00

Website: http://mineralogische-staatssammlung.de

GPS coordinates: 48.14811,11.57236

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:40