Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne
Cantonal Museum of Geology in Lausanne, Science museum in Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland.
The Cantonal Museum of Geology displays extensive collections of minerals, rocks, and fossils across multiple exhibition halls in the Palais de Rumine building.
Founded in 1818, the museum received a significant contribution from Czar Alexander I, who initiated the mineralogy collection through his tutor Frédéric-César de La Harpe.
The museum maintains permanent exhibitions about geological formations and natural processes, contributing to scientific education in the Vaud region.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Thursday between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM, with reduced hours until 5:00 PM from Friday to Sunday.
The museum exhibits a replica of The Welcome Nugget, representing the largest gold nugget ever found, which originally weighed 57.3 kilograms.
Location: Lausanne
Location: Lausanne District
Inception: 1818
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne
Address: Place de la Riponne 6 1005
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-18:00; Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Holidays 11:00-17:00
Phone: +41(0)213163310
Website: http://unil.ch/mcg
GPS coordinates: 46.52367,6.63389
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:34
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