Luberri Museoa
Geological museum in Oiartzun with fossils, rocks and minerals that explain the geological history of Euskal Herria and of the Aiako Harria Natural Park.
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About the museum
The Luberri museum, located in Oiartzun, opened its doors in 2003 and was constituted as a foundation in 2012. It is a geological centre dedicated to the study and dissemination of geology, palaeontology and the Earth sciences, with the aim of sharing the geological heritage of Euskal Herria and of Oiartzun with the public.
Its launch was made possible by Oiartzun town council and by members of the Geology department of the Aranzadi science society, such as José Ángel Torres and Clara Isabel Gutiérrez, together with other collaborators and researchers who contributed ideas, collections, designs and documents.
The permanent exhibition occupies two rooms. The first is devoted to the geological history of Euskal Herria and displays the main Basque fossils. The second deals with the geology of the Oiartzun valley, the Aiako Harria Natural Park and the Oarsoaldea region, including the formation of the Aiako Harria granite batholith and the metal veins mined for some 2,000 years. Since its opening the museum has received both school groups and individual visitors.
Highlights
- Room on the geological history of Euskal Herria, with fossils from the last 600 million years
- Room on the geology of the Oiartzun valley and the Aiako Harria Natural Park
- Aiako Harria batholith, the only granite structure in Euskal Herria
- Workshops on fossils, palaeontological excavation and minerals
- Guided geological outings outdoors
Permanent exhibitions
- Historia geológica de Euskal Herria – Room with the main Basque fossils and information about the animals and plants of the last 600 million years.
- Geología del valle de Oiartzun y de Aiako Harria – Room on the formation of the Aiako Harria batholith, the fossils of the region and the metal veins mined over the last 2,000 years.
- Founded
- 2003
- Operated by
- Oiartzungo Ikasgune Geologikoa Fundazioa
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €4 |
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| Admission with guided visit to the museum | €6 |
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops aimed at families, and school workshops on fossils, palaeontological excavation and minerals.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Estación del Topo de Oiartzun · 60-min walk
Topo train to the Oiartzun stop (from Donostia 19 minutes, from Irun 13 and from Hendaia 17). From the stop you reach the museum on foot along the Arditurri greenway (1 hour) or by bicycle (25 minutes).
Amenities & 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 | Guided visits to the museum and guided geological outings are offered, as well as workshops for schools (fossils, palaeontological excavation, minerals and microscope) and workshops for families. |
