Mineralienmuseum Kirchler
Private mineral museum in San Giovanni in Valle Aurina with around 1,000 specimens from the Eastern Alps on 300 m² and a cluster of rock crystals from Predoi.
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About the museum
The Mineralienmuseum Kirchler in San Giovanni in Valle Aurina is a family-run museum born from a long passion for searching for and collecting minerals. It opened in 1996 and is one of the most important mineralogical museums in the Eastern Alps.
Over 1,000 specimens are displayed on about 300 m², with more than 100 types of minerals from the Valle Aurina and the Alti Tauri, including quartz, feldspar and gemstones. Highlights include some of the largest smoky quartz crystals in South Tyrol, a reconstruction of an alpine cleft and a famous cluster of rock crystals from the Predoi mine.
A multimedia room explains how minerals form and where they are found; visitors can also watch geodes being opened. The museum has an attached shop selling minerals, jewellery and souvenirs.
Highlights
- Over 1,000 specimens of minerals from the Eastern Alps
- Some of the largest smoky quartz in South Tyrol
- Reconstruction of an alpine cleft
- Rock crystal cluster from the Predoi mine
- Multimedia room and geode opening
Permanent exhibition
- Minerali delle Alpi orientali – Over 1,000 specimens on 300 m², including smoky quartz, a reconstruction of an alpine cleft and a rock crystal cluster from Predoi.
- Founded
- 1996
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
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| Children & teens | €4free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 14: €4. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €6 per personGroups of at least 10 people: €6 per person. |
| Families | €18Parents with children up to 14 years old. |
12% discount on single tickets and family tickets with the partner cards Guestpass Ahrntal-Sand, Almencard Gitschberg-Jochtal, Brixencard and Euregio Family Pass.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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| Family ticket | €18 · Parents with children up to 14 years old. |
- Hands-on stations
Opening of geodes and multimedia room; family ticket available.
Getting there & parking
By car
Parking available
Large car park directly along the main road; the museum is also suitable for bus groups.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop selling minerals, jewellery and souvenirs; an online shop is also available.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Good to know | A multimedia room explains the formation and discovery of minerals; visitors can watch geodes being opened. |
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