Kristall Galerie
About This Museum
Believe it or not, this entire museum is built around a single, record-breaking crystal: the Kristall Galerie's centerpiece is a staggering 14-ton amethyst geode you can actually walk inside. It feels less like a stuffy institution and more like a treasure chest for the earth's most spectacular stony creations. You'll find yourself wandering past displays that glitter with Namibian desert roses, glow with vibrant fluorites, and mesmerize with the otherworldly patterns of fossils replaced by agate. It’s a place that truly makes you appreciate the raw, artistic power of geology.
Collection Highlights
The star is undoubtedly the 'Cave of Crystals', that walk-in amethyst geode. Don't miss the stunning collection of Namibian quartz varieties and the breathtaking 'Quartz Phoenix', a sculpture carved from a single massive crystal block.
Visitor Information
It's conveniently located just off the main coastal road in Swakopmund, easy to spot. Pop in for an hour; it's the perfect rainy-day (or too-windy-day) activity in town.
Architecture & Building
From the outside, it's a modern, clean-lined building with a distinctive glass facade that hints at the crystalline wonders waiting inside.
Contact & Location
Address: Kristall Galerie, Theo-Ben Gurirab Avenue, Central, Swakopmund, Erongo Region, 13001, Namibia
Phone: +264 64 406 080
Website: Visit Website
