Museo Geo-mineralogico Naturalistico
Geo-mineralogical museum at the environmental education centre of the national park on Caprera, with around 300 rock, mineral and fossil samples. Closed.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The museum is housed in the environmental education centre of the Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park, in the locality of Stagnali on the island of Caprera. The building was erected in the early 20th century by the Ministry of War (Navy) as part of the Stagnali military complex, to house troops, on land expropriated from Garibaldi’s heirs. During both World Wars the 3rd Bersaglieri Regiment, the 45th Infantry Regiment and the 59th Infantry Regiment “Calabria” were billeted there.
The display, prepared by the Associazione naturalistica paleontologica mineralogica “Giovanni Cesaraccio”, which also runs the services, occupies two exhibition rooms with around 300 samples of rocks, beach sands, minerals and fossils, largely from Caprera. Notable items include black tourmaline crystals (sciorlo) up to 5 centimetres, small crystals of bertrandite and almandine garnet, and large groups of smoky quartz weighing up to 150 kilograms from Punta Crucita. A teaching room with video displays geological maps, and one section is devoted to the quarrying of Cala Francese granite. There is also a small laboratory for preparing samples.
According to the regional record, the museum is temporarily closed for energy-efficiency works. The reopening will be announced through the official channels of the park authority.
Highlights
- Around 300 rock, mineral, sand and fossil samples from Caprera
- Black tourmaline crystals up to 5 cm
- Smoky quartz groups up to 150 kg from Punta Crucita
- Section on the Cala Francese granite quarries
- Teaching room with geological maps and video
- Operated by
- Parco nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena / Associazione «Giovanni Cesaraccio»
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2.50 |
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Before closure: standard ticket €2.50. Services (educational workshops, guided tours, excursions) cost €5 to €10 per person and were free for teachers, authorities and people with disabilities.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
Educational workshops and guided tours (before closure).
Getting there & parking
The museum is on the island of Caprera, in the locality of Stagnali, in the National Park’s environmental education centre.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Before closure the museum offered educational workshops, guided tours and excursions. It is located in the Park’s environmental education centre. |
