Grigore Cobălcescu Museum of Mineralogy and Petrography

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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

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