Museu Geológico da Bahia, Geology museum in Vitoria district, Salvador, Brazil.
The Museu Geológico da Bahia displays over 20,000 geological specimens including minerals, rocks, meteorites, gems, and fossils across multiple exhibition halls.
Founded on March 4, 1975, this museum operates under the Bahia State Economic Development Secretariat to preserve and showcase regional geological heritage.
The museum features exhibitions about mineral craftsmanship, traditional mining practices, and the historical use of crystals in Brazilian society.
Located at Avenida Sete de Setembro 2195, the museum opens Tuesday to Friday from 1 PM to 6 PM, weekends 1 PM to 5 PM with free admission.
The museum exhibits a reproduction of Brazil's largest meteorite, discovered in Monte Santo in 1784, alongside natural resources from the Bahia region.
Location: Salvador
Inception: March 4, 1975
Part of: Bahia State Economic Development Secretariat
Address: Avenida Sete de Setembro, 2195 - Corredor da Vitória, Salvador - BA, 40080-002
Phone: +55(71)33363498
Email: mgb@sde.ba.gov.br
Website: http://mgb.ba.gov.br
GPS coordinates: -12.99258,-38.52765
Latest update: March 15, 2025 20:51
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