GeoMuseum
The natural-history museum of the University of Cologne with minerals, gemstones, meteorites and fossils – Cologne's only natural-history museum.
The GeoMuseum of the University of Cologne is so far the city's only natural-history museum. It shows minerals, gemstones, meteorites and fossils from around the world.
Source: Wikipedia · retrieved 2026-06-24
At a glance
- Run by: the University of Cologne
- Location: Zülpicher Straße (geoscience institutes)
- Collection: minerals, gemstones, meteorites, fossils
- Opening: Wednesdays and the last Sunday of the month
Stones, stars, fossils
From sparkling gemstones and real meteorites to fossils millions of years old, the GeoMuseum gives a fascinating insight into the history of the Earth and of life. Its limited opening hours make a visit something of an insider tip – best checked in advance.
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- 🌐 Official website
- Wikidata (retrieved 2026-06-24)
- Wikipedia (retrieved 2026-06-24, rev 260917349)
- Website (retrieved 2026-06-24)
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