Det Sorte Geomuseum

Over het museum

The museum's beginnings lie in the Gedser library: in 1987, fossils and amber from a private collector were displayed there in a few display cases. In 1989 a local geological collection grew out of this, and in 1993 a proper museum with fossils and amber with insect inclusions from the surrounding area opened in the library.

After the Danish municipal reform of 2007, the library closed; since then volunteers have continued to run the museum. In the same year, one of the largest private collections of rocks and minerals in the Nordic region was added, and in 2010 the exhibition space was expanded with additional display cases. The operator is the friends' association Det sorte Geomuseums venner, whose income flows entirely into operations and expansion.

The collection ranges from early traces of life through sea urchins, cephalopods and shark teeth to colorful minerals from around the world. A highlight is a large polished star almandine, a red garnet. In the courtyard lies an 18-ton erratic boulder from Hasselø. Short films in the "Geo-Bio" explain, among other things, the geology of Gedser Odde, the southernmost point of Denmark.

Hoogtepunten

• Fossils from early traces of life to shark teeth
• Minerals from around the world, including a large polished star almandine
• Amber with enclosed insects and plant parts
• Fossil hunt in a limestone block from the Faxe quarry with hammer and chisel
• 18-ton erratic boulder from Hasselø in the courtyard
• Short films on geology in the "Geo-Bio"

Vaste collectie

• Fossiler – Fossils show the development of life from the first worm traces to highly developed animals.
• Mineraler – Colorful minerals from around the world, including pieces that change color under changing light, and a large red star garnet.
• Rav – Amber with enclosed insects and plant remains that can be examined closely under a magnifying glass.

Opgericht

1993

Beheerder

Det sorte Geomuseums venner

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

Toegankelijkheid

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Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour
• Doe- en voelstations

With a borrowed hammer, chisel and safety goggles, children can search for fossils in a large limestone block. In addition, flat stones can be painted and taken home as a souvenir; a quiz with a chance to win leads through the museum.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

From the marina Gedser Lystbådehavn about 1,300 m to the museum.

Service & horeca

• Café: niet aanwezig
• Restaurant: niet aanwezig
• Museumwinkel

Museum shop with stones, fossils and books; sales of ice cream and water, occasionally coffee and tea. Picnic area with tables and benches in the courtyard, food you bring yourself welcome.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

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