Muzeum Geologiczne im. Henryka Teisseyre we Wrocławiu
University geological museum in Wrocław with fossils, rocks of the Sudetes and minerals; many specimens can be touched; ticket PLN 7.
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About the museum
The Muzeum Geologiczne im. Henryka Teisseyre (Henryk Teisseyre Geological Museum) has operated since June 1981 as a unit of the Institute of Geological Sciences of the University of Wrocław. The museum is located at ul. Cybulskiego 30.
The collections number more than 20,000 specimens. They include plant and animal fossils from around the world, rocks of the Sudetes, and geological maps and globes. The exhibition shows, among other things, rocks recording the emergence of an oxygen-rich atmosphere, the first organisms with skeletons from more than 500 million years ago, traces of Permian reptiles from Lower Silesia, and bones and teeth of dinosaurs and cave bears.
The museum runs a rich educational programme: workshops and museum lessons for groups, families and individuals, and the quest “Śladami krasnala Geologa” (Following the Footsteps of the Geologist Gnome). Many exhibits can be touched, which allows visitors to find out for themselves, for example, the hardness of minerals or the properties of rocks.
Highlights
- More than 20,000 specimens of rocks, minerals and fossils
- Rocks of the Sudetes and traces of Permian reptiles from Lower Silesia
- Bones and teeth of dinosaurs and cave bears
- Exhibits that can be touched
- The quest “Śladami krasnala Geologa” and workshops for children
Permanent exhibition
- Wystawa stała Muzeum Geologicznego – Rocks, minerals and fossils from the Sudetes and around the world, from traces of the oldest organisms to dinosaur and cave bear bones.
- Founded
- 1981
- Operated by
- Instytut Nauk Geologicznych Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego
Admission & discounts
| Adults | 7 zł |
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| Reduced | 5 złchildren over 4, school pupils, students, pensioners and people receiving disability pensions, members of the Stowarzyszenie Absolwentów Uniwersytetu Wrocławskiego (Association of Graduates of the University of Wrocław) |
| Children & teens | 5 złfree up to age 4 · Reduced ticket for children over 4. |
| Seniors | 5 złPensioners and people receiving disability pensions. |
| Students & apprentices | 5 zł |
| Guided tour (fee per group of up to 25 people) | 50 zł |
| Workshop (from, per person; minimum PLN 90 per group) | 15 zł |
| Museum lesson (per person; minimum PLN 90 per group) | 10 zł |
Free admission for employees and students of the University of Wrocław. Only cash payments are accepted at the museum. The fee for workshops and lessons includes a visit to the museum.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
The museum welcomes visitors from the age of 5, and many exhibits can be touched. Workshops (1.5–2 hours) and museum lessons (1–1.5 hours) are available, as well as the quest “Śladami krasnala Geologa”.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Audio guide | no |
| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | A guided tour costs PLN 50 (for up to 25 people). Educational sessions must be booked by telephone or e-mail. |
