Mineralogical Museum


The Mineralogical Museum of the Geological Survey of Finland (GTK) is situated in Otaniemi, Espoo (about 8 km west of the centre of Helsinki).

The Museum is open to the Public during working days from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please note that the museum is temporarily closed from 1.11.2003 for a year due to moving to new premises.

About 3000 specimens of minerals, rocks, ores, fossils and gems are displayed. The collection of orbicular rocks is of special interest.

Phone: +358 - 205 50 2243 / Mr. Pentti Karhunen
Fax: +358 - 205 50 12

Postal address: Mineralogical Museum, P.O. Box 96, FIN-02151 ESPOO, FINLAND

Visiting address in Otaniemi, Espoo: Betonimiehenkuja 4 (during working days).

Sketch map of the Helsinki area showing the location of GTK
Sketch map showing the location of GTK in the Otaniemi area
Sketch drawing showing the location of the Museum


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