Musée des minéraux de Sorbonne Université

Over het museum

The Sorbonne’s mineral collection was born shortly after the university’s chair of mineralogy was created, on April 14, 1809. It was first used for teaching and research. The first documented purchase dates from 1823, when François Sulpice Beudant, holder of the chair, acquired more than a thousand specimens.

The collection then grew through major acquisitions. In 1847, Gabriel Delafosse obtained the collection of Louis Jurine, with more than four thousand minerals, with the support of the Minister of Public Instruction. In the 1950s, Colonel Vésigné bequeathed several thousand pieces to the university.

Since 1970, part of the collection has been on display on the Jussieu campus, following a project led by Jean Wyart, director of the mineralogy and crystallography laboratory. Today the holdings comprise more than 16,000 minerals belonging to about 1,700 species, a selection of which is visible on the permanent route. The museum also offers an annual exhibition and guided tours.

Hoogtepunten

• One of the oldest university collections in France
• More than 16,000 minerals, about 1,700 species
• Jurine collection and Vésigné bequest
• Free guided tour every month for individual visitors
• Activity booklet for children

Vaste collectie

• Collection permanente de minéraux – Route presenting a selection of minerals from the university collection, with explanations of their formation and diversity.

Opgericht

1970

Beheerder

Sorbonne Université

Toegangsprijzen & kortingen

The ticket is valid for the permanent exhibition and the temporary exhibition. Admission is also free for members of the association A.M.I.S., holders of a press card or ICOM card, and staff and students of Sorbonne Université. Payment in cash or by check only; bank cards are not accepted.

Toegankelijkheid

• Rolstoeltoegankelijk
• Lift
• Aangepast toilet
• Gehandicaptenparkeerplaats: geen informatie
• Hulphonden welkom: geen informatie
• Tastmodellen / voelbare objecten: geen informatie
• Rondleidingen in gebarentaal: geen informatie
• Informatie in eenvoudige taal: geen informatie
• Audiodescriptie: geen informatie

Access via the elevator in Tower 14; the museum advises calling the front desk before the visit to arrange assistance. Seats are available along the route.

Kinderen & gezin

Erg geschikt voor kinderen & gezinnen

• Gezinsrondleidingen & workshops
• Speurtocht, doeboekje of kinderaudiotour

Activity booklet for young visitors. During Parisian school holidays, free visits and workshops for ages 5 to 12 on Tuesdays from 14:00 to 15:00, registration by e-mail.

Bereikbaarheid & parkeren

The museum is on the Pierre et Marie Curie campus, between Towers 24 and 25. Entrance via Place Jussieu, near amphitheater 25, to the left of the large staircase.

Service & horeca

• Museumwinkel

Shop; payment in cash or by check only.

Evenementen & zaalverhuur

Het museum heeft hierover geen informatie gepubliceerd.

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