Grigore Cobălcescu Museum of Mineralogy and Petrography, Mineralogy museum in Baia Mare, Romania.
The museum exhibits over 25,000 specimens of minerals, ores, and rocks across multiple display halls and geology department corridors.
Professor Grigore Cobălcescu established the museum's foundation in 1888 by acquiring the first mineral collection from Dr. F. Krantz in Bonn.
The institution preserves Romania's geological heritage through its vast collection, reflecting the region's rich mining traditions and scientific developments.
The museum functions as an educational center within the university system, offering guided tours and specialized programs for geology students and researchers.
The museum contains specimens from the original Krantz collection, representing some of the earliest documented geological artifacts in Romanian academia.
Location: Baia Mare
GPS coordinates: 47.65043,23.56712
Latest update: April 18, 2025 12:35
Lacul Albastru
10.3 km
Stephen's Tower
1.4 km
Church of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel
16 km
Historical center of Baia Mare
1.5 km
Assumption of Mary Cathedral, Baia Mare
2 km
Stadionul Viorel Mateianu
1.8 km
County Museum of Ethnography and Folklore
1.9 km
Sala Sporturilor „Lascăr Pană”
5.1 km
Baia Mare Ethnography and Folk Art Museum
1.9 km
Gheorghe Șincai National College
1.1 km
Butchers' bastion in Baia Mare
1.3 km
Szent Antal-templom (Nagybánya)
1.3 km
Synagogue in Baia Mare
1.6 km
Pénzverőház (Nagybánya)
1.6 km
Öregek tanácsa (Nagybánya)
997 m
Church of the Assumption of Mary in Șișești, Maramureș
10.4 km
Reformed church in Baia Mare
1.6 km
Archangels' wooden church in Culcea, Maramureș
9.7 km
Art Museum in Baia Mare
1.5 km
Wooden church in Coruia
9.7 km
Church of the Holy Archangels in Coaș, Maramureș
12.6 km
Wooden church in Posta
12.7 km
Wooden church in Remetea Chioarului
13.7 km
Wooden church of the Archangels in Buzești, Maramureș
16.8 km
Szent Péter és Pál apostolok-templom (Giródtótfalu)
5.5 km
Wooden church in Remecioara
15.1 km
Wooden church in Berchez
15.5 km
"Baia Mare Art Centre" Fine Art Museum
1.5 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes