Geomuseum re-opened: 2,300 pieces of rock, minerals, fossils and other exhibits tell a story of volcanic eruptions, the impacts of meteorites and changes in the Earth’s climate

2,300 pieces of rock, minerals, fossils and other exhibits tell a story of volcanic eruptions, the impacts of meteorites and changes in the Earth’s climate.

After many years of conversion and renovation work, the University of Münster’s Geomuseum is now open again since yesterday (August 10). The displays - on 1,800 m2 of floor space and containing around 2,300 pieces of rock, minerals, fossils and other exhibits - tell a story of volcanic eruptions, the impacts of meteorites and changes in the Earth’s climate. Visitors can look at crystals under the microscope or take a seat in the -Geocinema-, the oldest lecture hall at the University, and make fluorescent stones light up. ...