Naples Mineralogy Museum, Natural science museum in Naples, Italy.
The Naples Mineralogy Museum contains over 150,000 specimens of minerals, fossils, and geological materials arranged in systematic displays within the Collegio Massimo dei Gesuiti.
Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies established the Naples Mineralogy Museum in 1801, marking the beginning of systematic mineralogical research in southern Italy.
The museum serves as an educational center where students and researchers examine the geological heritage through extensive collections of minerals from different continents.
The museum opens Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:30 PM, with extended hours on Mondays and Thursdays until 5:00 PM, offering guided tours for 1.50 euros.
The institution maintains specialized collections of technical equipment and madrepore specimens, representing geological formations from various global locations.
Location: Naples
Inception: 1801
Founders: Ferdinand I of the Two Sicilies
Official opening: 1801
Website: http://musei.unina.it/mineralogia.php
GPS coordinates: 40.84700,14.25603
Latest update: March 8, 2025 19:19
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