Museo Intelvese dei Fossili
Small natural history museum in Scaria with fossils, minerals and insects; two rooms covering over 310 million years; free admission.
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About the museum
The museum was founded in 1993 and renovated in 2015. Small but well kept, it has three sections devoted to fossils, minerals and insects, and a library. It offers educational activities and guided tours.
The two rooms present finds that document the area over more than 310 million years, up to about 12,000 years ago. The fossils from Osteno are of particular importance: they belong to species previously unknown to science and are valuable for understanding the evolution of the fauna. The collection also includes pieces from Morocco, Brazil, Arizona, the Val Vigezzo, Monte San Giorgio and Monte Generoso.
Highlights
- Osteno fossils of species previously unknown to science
- Over 310 million years of local history
- Sections on fossils, minerals and insects
- Finds from Morocco, Brazil, Arizona and Monte San Giorgio
- Free admission
Permanent exhibition
- Fossili, minerali e insetti – Two rooms with fossils and finds that tell the story of the area over more than 310 million years, up to about 12,000 years ago, including the Osteno fossils.
- Founded
- 1993
- Visitors per year
- approx. 578
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission.
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Kids & families
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Amenities & dining
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours and educational activities; at other times of the year, opening by appointment at +39 338 386 5709. |
