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Javier García Guinea Rock Garden: An Outdoor Exhibition of Fossils and Geology at the National Science and Technology Museum

Explore ancient fossilized rocks and logs from the Community of Madrid, learning about their unique geological characteristics.

The Javier García Guinea Rock Garden is an engaging outdoor exhibition at the National Science and Technology Museum. Visitors can delve into geology by examining a fascinating collection of fossilized rocks and logs, mostly sourced from the Community of Madrid. This educational display provides valuable insights into how different rock types form and their intriguing ancient properties, making natural history accessible outdoors.

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Exhibition summary

This outdoor exhibition features a collection of fossilized rocks and logs, primarily from the Community of Madrid. Visitors can learn about the different types of rocks based on their origin and discover some of their unique characteristics.

Curatorial context

The Javier García Guinea Rock Garden is an outdoor exhibition designed to educate visitors about geology through a display of fossilized rocks and logs. Most of these specimens originate from the Community of Madrid, providing a local context for the geological features. The exhibition aims to inform visitors about the classification of rocks based on their formation and to highlight interesting aspects of these ancient materials. Accompanying elements, such as the display on fossilized logs from Castrillo de la Reina (Burgos), further illustrate the historical use and significance of such materials, as they were historically used for fencing for centuries before being preserved. The exhibition serves as an accessible, outdoor learning space within the museum grounds.

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