Musée de Minéralogie, Mineralogy museum in 6th arrondissement, France
The Mineralogy Museum contains 100,000 mineral samples, with 4,000 specimens displayed across its halls within the Hôtel de Vendôme building.
Established in 1794 by René Just Haüy, the museum started as a cabinet of minerals to evaluate natural resources for industrial applications.
The museum ranks among the top four institutions worldwide for type species references and maintains connections with international research communities.
Visitors access the museum from Tuesday through Friday between 13:30 and 18:00, and on Saturdays during morning and afternoon sessions.
Twenty giant crystals form the centerpiece of the permanent collection, demonstrating extended periods of undisturbed mineral growth.
Location: 6th arrondissement of Paris
Inception: 1794
Founders: René Just Haüy
Website: https://www.musee.minesparis.psl.eu/
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Friday 13:30-18:00; Saturday 10:00-12:30,14:00-17:00
Phone: +33140519290
Website: https://musee.minesparis.psl.eu
GPS coordinates: 48.84539,2.33946
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:53
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