Museo de Geología de Extremadura
Municipal collection of about 10,000 rocks, minerals and fossils from Extremadura, from the geologist Vicente Sos Baynat; temporarily closed to the public.
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About the museum
The museum was created to make the geology of Extremadura known to the public and is based on the collection of the geologist Vicente Sos Baynat, who gathered rocks, fossils and minerals from the region. Later additions made it possible to display more pieces, which are arranged according to criteria such as crystallography, mineral classes, rocks, fossils, mineral properties, mineral associations and textures.
The collection has moved several times within Mérida: after the founder’s laboratory it went to the town council, then to the Centro Cultural Alcazaba (Calle John Lennon) and later to the Museo Abierto de Mérida, on Calle Cabo Verde, where it is known as Geoemérita alongside the prehistory collection.
According to the Extremadura Tourism portal and the Directory of Museums and Collections of Spain, the museum is temporarily closed to the public. No reopening date has been found.
Highlights
- Around 10,000 pieces of minerals, rocks and fossils from Extremadura
- Collection of the geologist Vicente Sos Baynat
- Classification by crystallography, mineralogy, rocks and fossils
- Free admission when open
Permanent exhibition
- Geología de Extremadura – Rocks, minerals and fossils from the region, classified by mineralogical, crystallographic and textural criteria, with the Vicente Sos Baynat collection at its core.
- Operated by
- Ayuntamiento de Mérida
Admission & discounts
Admission is free.
Free admission, according to Extremadura Tourism.
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 Extremadura Tourism, the museum is accessible for people with disabilities, and its facilities and common areas are accessible.
Kids & families
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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