Family Activity Day at the Mineralogical Museum

We come across minerals every day: all rocks are made up of them, and in our bodies they play a part in building our bones and teeth.

Minerals are also raw materials for many everyday products. Even at the breakfast table, we find glasses, cups, plates and cutlery – all of these items require minerals. The same applies to the pencils we use at school and to cosmetic products.

As we walk through the town, we notice that the rocks in our surroundings have been used for many buildings and sculptures. Many paints, particularly those used by artists, are made from minerals.

Raffle and guided tours

Anyone interested can find out how and where rocks and minerals are used on 15 November at the Family Activity Sunday at the Mineralogical Museum of the University of Würzburg on the Hubland Campus.

Admission is free. There are plenty of prizes to be won in a tombola.

Guided tours of the museum start at 2.00 pm and 3.30 pm; the tour fee is four euros per person aged seven and over. Families with more than one child can take part for 15 euros.

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Mineralogical Museum of the University of Würzburg