Museum of palenteology and geology Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro

The Gemmellaro Museum is a natural history museum in Palermo dedicated to fossils, minerals, and geological objects. Its collection spans multiple floors and contains tens of thousands of specimens representing different geological periods.

A professor at the University of Palermo established this collection in 1866 as a center for natural science research. The museum grew into an important place to preserve and understand Sicily's geological past.

The museum is named after a professor who shaped natural sciences in Palermo. Today visitors encounter fossils and rocks that tell the story of Sicily's geological past and show how the island changed over millions of years.

The museum is centrally located in Palermo and easily accessible by public transportation. Visitors should plan to spend several hours exploring the multiple floors and collections at a comfortable pace.

A permanent display shows the remains of a woman from the Stone Age who lived thousands of years ago in a cave near Messina. This discovery offers a rare glimpse into human existence from a distant geological era.

Location: Palermo

Inception: 1866

Founders: Gaetano Giorgio Gemmellaro

Official opening: 1866

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 09:00-13:00, 15:00-17:00; Saturday 09:00-13:00

Phone: +390912539477

Email: mgup@unipa.it

Website: http://museogeologia.unipa.it

GPS coordinates: 38.10882,13.35927

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:49