Permanent exhibition
2nd floor, Brøggers hus
Minerals are found everywhere. They form our bedrock and are important raw materials for most products we use in our daily lives.
The natural processes occurring in the Earth and on the surface cause minerals to break down and form new shapes and colors continuously. In this exhibition, we showcase a wide variety of these beautiful, useful, rare, and unique objects from the museum's collection.
The exhibition covers the systematics, properties, occurrences, and applications of minerals. Some historical Norwegian mines and geological specialties are elaborated upon in a dedicated section of the exhibition that focuses on Norway's geology.
The displays and furnishings in the exhibition have been preserved just as they were when the museum opened in 1920. The character of the hall remains intact, providing the backdrop for a classic exhibition.