The Grande Galerie de l'Évolution is home to over 7,000 preserved animal specimens, all taking residence in a huge 19th-century hall in the light of a massive glass roof. It's an evolutionary adventure located in Paris, France.
Geology and Mineralogy Gallery: Entry Ticket
Get up close with amazing minerals and gems
Provider:Tiqets International B.V.
Registered address: James Wattstraat 77-P, 1097 DL, Amsterdam, NL
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Last admission:
1 hour before closing
Smartphone tickets accepted
Instant ticket delivery
Last admission:
1 hour before closing
Instant ticket delivery
Smartphone tickets accepted
What's included
Entrance to the Mineralogy and Geology Gallery
What's not included
Guided tour
Access to the Children's Gallery
Access to the Virtual Reality Room
Important information
* It is mandatory to reserve a timeslot after your booking
* Cloakroom available on-site free of charge
- See nearly 600 remarkable minerals and gems
- Marvel at the Grand Sapphire of Louis XIV and other crown jewels
- Discover how minerals are formed, how they're researched, and more
Ever wonder just what a mineral is, or how it’s formed? You’ll have all these questions answered at the Geology and Mineralogy Gallery. There’s nearly 600 remarkable mineral treasures on display at the Geology and Mineralogy Gallery, including 20 giant crystals.
You’ll arrive at the sight of giant quartz, weighing two to three tons each, and large geodes containing thousands of small crystals of amethyst. Learn more about them in a film that recalls their discovery in Brazil to their arrival in the museum in 1983.
Alongside the natural wonder of minerals in their pure form, you’ll have the chance to see some rare crown jewels, including the grand sapphire of Louis XIV, the large opal of Charles X, and the diamond inlaid snuff box of Alexander I.
While dazzling beauty is around every bend, you’ll also have the chance to learn fascinating insights about how these rare stones are formed.
- Due to capacity management you have to reserve a timeslot on the official website after your booking
- On the day of your visit, please show your Geology and Mineralogy Gallery smartphone ticket and the time slot reservation at the entrance
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
- Cancellation is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
- Rescheduling is possible until 23:59 on the day before your visit.
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Anonymous
18 Apr 2024
Excellent
Adulte et enfants sont heureux d'avoir fait c'est deux expositions
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Steve ,
Australia
29 Sep 2023
Excellent
a mineralogical heaven; superb samples of minerals from all over the world
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Rita,
France
12 Oct 2022
Good
Galerie intéressante à visiter pendant 1h environ. Il y a tellement de beaux minéraux et de belles pierres à l'intérieur et on peut les voir de près et de regarder tous les détails.
Geology and Mineralogy Gallery
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