Museu do Quartzo
Located on Monte de Santa Luzia, once a stage for mineral exploration, the Quartzo Museum aims to be an interactive space for exploring the geological and natural heritage of the region, being the only museum in the world to dedicate itself exclusively to a mineral. With a strong pedagogical aspect, it allows visitors of different age groups to carry out experiences related to geology and mineralogy.
Contacts
Monte de Santa Luzia
3515-371,Viseu
- tel:232450163232450163
- email: [email protected]
- website: https://www.visitviseudaolafoes.pt/listagem/museu-do-quartzo/
- Private parking
- Museums
- Educational services, Guided tours, Exposições, Temporary exhibitions
Characteristics
- tuesday: 14:00-18:00
- wednesday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- thursday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- friday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- saturday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
- sunday: 10:00-13:00, 14:00-18:00
opening hours
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