Museum für Mineralogie und Geologie Dresden

The Museum for Mineralogy and Geology in Dresden displays minerals, rocks, fossils, and meteorites gathered from around the globe. Its collection contains more than 400,000 specimens distributed across different buildings for study and public viewing.

This institution began in 1587 when the first collection items were recorded in the Dresden Palace Art Chamber. The collection grew significantly over centuries into a major museum dedicated to natural sciences.

The institution partners with educational establishments across Germany to advance geological research and understanding through specialized programs and workshops.

The main collections are housed in buildings located in northern Dresden, with some areas serving as research and storage facilities. Check in advance which displays and exhibits are open to the public at each location.

The Richard Baldauf Collection holds 10,000 individual crystals and gemstones representing mineral diversity from across six continents. This focused collection within the larger museum displays rare specimens that many visitors miss.