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Fossilmuseum

Small Fossilmuseum in Ljugarn with a collection of unusual and well-preserved fossils from Gotland, in a house next to Strandridaregården.

Opening hours unknownFree admission
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About the museum

The Fossilmuseum is located in a smaller house next to Strandridaregården by Ljugarn harbour and is run by Föreningen Ljugarn.

The exhibition was completely renovated in 2021 and opened in summer 2021 by Gotland's county governor. It is based on Sara Eliasson's book about Gotland's fossils and geology, which was published in May 2021.

The collection shows many unusual and well-preserved Gotlandic fossils, including species such as Oriostoma, Laxonema, Calymene and Opioceras.

Highlights

  • Unique collection of Gotlandic fossils
  • Exhibition from 2021 based on the book about Gotland's fossils and geology
  • Fossils such as Oriostoma, Laxonema, Calymene and Opioceras
  • Free admission

Permanent exhibition

  • Gotlands fossil – Collection of unusual and well-preserved fossils from Gotland, in an exhibition renovated in 2021 that is based on Sara Eliasson's book about Gotland's fossils and geology.
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Föreningen Ljugarn

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

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Getting there & parking

The museum is located next to Strandridaregården, down by Ljugarn harbour.

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