Mineralogisch Museum
Mineral museum in a converted farm barn between Grou and Warten, with more than 40 display cases full of crystals and gemstones.
Have only individual sections read aloud
About the museum
The Mineralogisch Museum is tucked away among trees on the road between Grou and Warten. It is housed in the large barn of a former farm. In the former stable, winding passages lead past display cases; on the old hayloft there are seats and a small classroom, and on the upper floor changing exhibitions.
More than 40 display cases show rock crystal, amethyst, pyrite and sulfur, along with desert roses, dendrites, geodes, petrified wood, meteorites and erratic boulders. A separate section presents gemstones such as diamonds, rubies, sapphires, emeralds and aquamarines, in rough and cut form, some set in gold or silver. In two cases, fluorescent minerals glow violet, red, yellow or green under ultraviolet light.
Besides the museum operations, the operators offer lectures for clubs, courses on minerals, rocks and general geology, and geological excursions, for example to the Eifel, the Ardennes and the Nördlinger Ries. The small shop sells raw and polished minerals as well as jewelry. The museum is open only in summer.
Highlights
- More than 40 display cases with crystals, minerals and gemstones
- Fluorescent minerals under UV light
- Petrified wood, meteorites, geodes and desert roses
- Exhibition in a converted farm barn
- Children's treasure hunt and group tours
Permanent exhibition
- Mineralien, Edelsteine und fluoreszierende Minerale – More than 40 display cases with crystals, gemstones, fluorescent minerals, petrified wood and meteorites.
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €1.50CJP holders and children aged 3 to 15 |
| Children & teens | €1.50Children aged 3 to 15. |
| Groups | –Guided tour for groups of up to 25 people (Thursday to Sunday): €1.50 per person for groups of fewer than 10 participants, €1.00 from 10 people; about 30 minutes for children, one hour for adults. |
| Children's treasure hunt | €0.50per child |
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to the museum itself, it is accessible to people with limited mobility; the upper floor has a group room with seating and heating.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Kids’ birthday parties
Treasure hunt for children, children's birthdays and school class programs; microscope activities by arrangement.
Getting there & parking
The museum lies halfway between Grou and Warten. The website links to trip planning via 9292.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Small shop with raw and polished minerals and jewelry. Coffee, tea, lemonade and cake are offered to groups.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Children's birthdays, club and family outings, and workshops on minerals and rocks by arrangement.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups of up to 25 people from Thursday to Sunday; school visits by arrangement, and visits by staff to schools are also possible. |
