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House of Mineralogy of the Massif Central

Antignac

Opening period

From 01/06 to 30/09/2026 on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday between 1 pm and 7 pm. Off-season: open by appointment. In season, open Saturdays by appointment. Out of season by appointment: guided tour on Tuesdays (7€ adult, 3€ under 10). Possibility of field trips: introduction to mineralogy: (locations to be defined), on Wednesday or Thursday afternoons (€25 adult, €15 under 15), introduction to local geology (duration approx. 2h15, €8 adult, €5 under 15).

Description

The Maison de la Minéralogie is a small private museum, created by a mineralogy enthusiast, dedicated to the variety and diversity of minerals in the Massif Central.
The collection includes around a thousand samples, most of which were discovered by the founder. If you're curious about what lies beneath your feet and want to learn more about the Earth's riches, this is the place for you.

Services

Spoken languages :
French
Spanish
Services :
Shop
Equipment :
Car park
Free car park
Private parking
Facilities for the disabled :
Adapted tourism
  • Not accessible in a wheelchair
Pets : 
Pets welcome

Prices

Full price: 4 €.
July and August (off-season by appointment), guided
Tuesdays (7€ adult, 3€ under 10
years)
Field outings available: introduction to mineralogy
(locations to be defined), on Wednesday or Thursday,
afternoons (€25 adult, €15 under 15
years), introduction to local geology (duration 2h15
approx., €8 adult, €5 under 15)
Free admission (everyone puts what they want in a box
box at the museum entrance).
Payment methods
Cash
Check

Location

Things to do
in the area

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