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Tesoros en las rocas: An Exhibition of Geological Treasures at Museo Geominero

Showcasing a rich patrimonial collection highlighting 150 years of Spanish geological discovery and global specimens.

The 'Tesoros en las rocas' exhibition at Museo Geominero presents a significant selection from its extensive collection of geological specimens. This display features diverse rocks, minerals, and fossils from the Iberian Peninsula and prominent global sites. It illuminates the museum's enduring patrimonial holdings and Spain's 150-year journey in geological understanding.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, initiated in 1997, aims to showcase a part of the Museo Geominero's patrimonial collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils to the Spanish public. The displayed materials represent a diverse selection from the Iberian Peninsula and significant global deposits, highlighting 150 years of geological knowledge in Spain.

Curatorial context

The 'Tesoros en las rocas' exhibition, launched in 1997, serves to present a selection of the Museo Geominero's rich collection of rocks, minerals, and fossils to the public. Its objective is to highlight the patrimonial assets housed within the museum, offering a glimpse into the progress of geological knowledge in Spain over the last 150 years. The showcased items are representative of the diversity of species, minerals, and fossils found across the Iberian Peninsula. Furthermore, the exhibition is enhanced with specimens and minerals from notable geological sites worldwide, underscoring the unique historical value of the museum's collections, which are derived from mineral and paleontological deposits that have been exploited or scientifically studied throughout Spain's geological history.

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