Det Sorte Geomuseum
Volunteer-run geology museum in Gedser with fossils, minerals and amber, as well as a hands-on fossil hunt.
About the museum
The museum's beginnings lie in the Gedser library: in 1987, fossils and amber from a private collector were displayed there in a few display cases. In 1989 a local geological collection grew out of this, and in 1993 a proper museum with fossils and amber with insect inclusions from the surrounding area opened in the library.
After the Danish municipal reform of 2007, the library closed; since then volunteers have continued to run the museum. In the same year, one of the largest private collections of rocks and minerals in the Nordic region was added, and in 2010 the exhibition space was expanded with additional display cases. The operator is the friends' association Det sorte Geomuseums venner, whose income flows entirely into operations and expansion.
The collection ranges from early traces of life through sea urchins, cephalopods and shark teeth to colorful minerals from around the world. A highlight is a large polished star almandine, a red garnet. In the courtyard lies an 18-ton erratic boulder from Hasselø. Short films in the "Geo-Bio" explain, among other things, the geology of Gedser Odde, the southernmost point of Denmark.
Highlights
- Fossils from early traces of life to shark teeth
- Minerals from around the world, including a large polished star almandine
- Amber with enclosed insects and plant parts
- Fossil hunt in a limestone block from the Faxe quarry with hammer and chisel
- 18-ton erratic boulder from Hasselø in the courtyard
- Short films on geology in the "Geo-Bio"
Permanent exhibitions
- Fossiler – Fossils show the development of life from the first worm traces to highly developed animals.
- Mineraler – Colorful minerals from around the world, including pieces that change color under changing light, and a large red star garnet.
- Rav – Amber with enclosed insects and plant remains that can be examined closely under a magnifying glass.
- Founded
- 1993
- Operated by
- Det sorte Geomuseums venner
Admission & discounts
| Adults | DKK 50 |
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| Children & teens | DKK 20free up to age 5 · Children and young people from 6 to 16 years DKK 20, up to 5 years free. |
| Annual pass/membership family | DKK 200 |
| Annual pass/membership individual | DKK 100 |
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
With a borrowed hammer, chisel and safety goggles, children can search for fossils in a large limestone block. In addition, flat stones can be painted and taken home as a souvenir; a quiz with a chance to win leads through the museum.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Gedser Torv · 300 m
By train to Nykøbing F., then by bus to Gedser as far as Gedser Torv, from there about 300 m on foot. From the ferry terminal of the ferry from Rostock about 750 m.
By car
Free parking
Free museum parking lot in the back courtyard.
From the marina Gedser Lystbådehavn about 1,300 m to the museum.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café: not available
- Restaurant: not available
- Museum shop
Museum shop with stones, fossils and books; sales of ice cream and water, occasionally coffee and tea. Picnic area with tables and benches in the courtyard, food you bring yourself welcome.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this – please ask the museum directly.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Tours for groups of 10 or more people by arrangement, also outside the season. Adapted programs are available for school classes, optionally combined with a fossil and mineral hunt on the coast of Gedser Odde. |
