What age group is the offer suitable for?

The event is aimed at children from 6 years and works well as a family offer during the summer holidays.

When does EDELSTEIN–SCHÜRFEN take place?

The event is on July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM at the Museum of Natural History Gera.

Where is the museum located?

The Museum of Natural History Gera is located at Nicolaiberg 3 in 07545 Gera.

Is the museum barrier-free?

No, according to visitor service, the Museum of Natural History Gera is not barrier-free.

Are there any weather-related notes regarding the excavation in the courtyard?

Yes, in case of thunderstorms, heavy rain, or storms, the gemstone excavation in the museum courtyard may be canceled at short notice.

What collection focuses does the museum show?

The focuses include regional flora and fauna, geology, minerals of the Earth, and changing special exhibitions.

Searching for gemstones, understanding minerals: Summer holidays at the Museum of Natural History Gera

Name: EDELSTEIN–SCHÜRFEN Summer Holidays at the Museum of Natural History Gera
Start: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-07-28T17:00:00+02:00
Location: Museum für Naturkunde Gera

Searching for gemstones, understanding nature: Summer holiday program at the Museum of Natural History Gera

With the holiday offer EDELSTEIN–SCHÜRFEN, the Museum of Natural History Gera invites children aged 6 and older to an illustrative exploration of mineralogy, museum education, and playful discovery. On July 28, 2026, at 2:00 PM, the program connects the exhibition with a practical experience in the museum courtyard, making geology tangible in the truest sense of the word. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))

Minerals as a gateway to aesthetic experience

At the Museum of Natural History Gera, minerals from Germany and many other countries are the focus. Selected specimens are presented by museum education and artistically placed in the broader context of the collection. This creates a unique artistic experience for young visitors: shapes, crystal structures, and surfaces show how fascinating the language of nature can be. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde/vermittlung-/-museumspaedagogik?utm_source=openai))

From the children's cabinet to the museum sandpit

In the children's cabinet Swallow's Nest, a film illustrates how crystal seekers go about finding minerals. After that, it’s off to the museum sandpit in the courtyard, where real minerals can be excavated and taken home. The result is a lively connection of exhibition, learning, and immediate experience that fills the holiday time wisely and sensually. In case of thunderstorms, heavy rain, or storms, the excavation may be canceled at short notice. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))

The museum as a place of cultural education

The Museum of Natural History Gera showcases the habitats of East Thuringia, regional flora, fauna, and geology, as well as minerals from the Earth in its permanent exhibitions. Additionally, regularly changing special exhibitions are featured. This curated diversity makes the place an important learning space for cultural education and natural science communication. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde?utm_source=openai))

Visit, service and conditions

The museum is located in the Schreiberschen Haus at Nicolaiberg 3 in 07545 Gera. Public visiting hours are Tuesday to Sunday and on public holidays from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM; the house is closed on Mondays. According to visitor service, the museum is not barrier-free. Parking is available near the Salvatorkirche, and the parking garage Markt/Rathaus and the parking lot Am Markt are also available. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde/besucherservice))

This event offers families, holiday children, and curious explorers an exciting mix of knowledge, craftsmanship, and museum experience. Anyone wanting to experience natural history not just by looking, but by discovering it themselves should visit EDELSTEIN–SCHÜRFEN live. ([gera.de](https://www.gera.de/tourismus-freizeit-kultur/museen/museum-fuer-naturkunde/veranstaltungen?utm_source=openai))