Natur-Schatzkammer Edelstein- & Bernsteinzentrum, Natural gemstone and amber museum in Ribnitz-Damgarten, Germany.
Natur-Schatzkammer Edelstein- & Bernsteinzentrum is a mineral museum displaying roughly 60,000 specimens, including crystals, gemstones, and amber pieces sourced from around the world. The collection occupies a substantial exhibition space and is complemented by an attached workshop where animal specimens are professionally prepared.
The region around Ribnitz-Damgarten has been known for its amber wealth since ancient times, with trade routes crossing the Baltic Sea. The museum was established to preserve this natural heritage and document the amber trade history.
Local craftspeople demonstrate how amber is traditionally shaped and carved inside the museum, a craft that has defined this region for many generations. You can watch the transformation of raw material into jewelry and decorative pieces.
The museum offers guided tours in several languages and runs special programs for children during summer holidays. Visitors can try hands-on activities like gold panning and gemstone sieving in an adjacent garden area.
The museum houses Germany's largest privately-owned workshop for preparing and preserving animal specimens, where visitors can observe this specialized craft. This operation demonstrates a rarely-seen skill that remains largely unknown outside museum circles.
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