Geological Museum
About This Museum
Tucked away on Ulitsa Beringa, the Geological Museum is a raw, powerful testament to the very ground Kamchatka stands on. You don't just see this place; you feel the immense, volcanic energy that forged this peninsula. I was immediately struck by the sheer weight of history in the rocks, from ancient marine fossils to glittering mineral veins. It’s a humbling reminder that we're just temporary visitors on a planet that is very much alive and still shaping itself.
Collection Highlights
The star of the show is undoubtedly the collection of local volcanic rocks, with obsidian so glossy you can see your reflection. Don't miss the stunning amethyst geodes and the detailed models of Kamchatka's most famous volcanoes, which really put the region's explosive geology into perspective.
Visitor Information
It's a compact museum, so you can easily soak it all in within an hour. Just look for the unassuming building on Beringa Street—the real treasures are all inside.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a practical, no-frills Soviet-era building that feels perfectly at home in Petropavlovsk-Kamchatskiy, its simple exterior lets the spectacular geology within take center stage.
Contact & Location
Address: Геологический музей, 57, улица Ленина, Советский район, Улан-Удэ, городской округ Улан-Удэ, Республика Бурятия, Дальневосточный федеральный округ, 670000, Россия
Phone: +7 415 223-90-39
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