Museu de Geosciências
da Universidade de São Paulo
The Institute of Geosciences museum at the University of São Paulo (USP) has over 45,000 items, including minerals, gems, fossils, meteorites, and other items pertaining to geology, minerology, and related fields of research.
References:
Museu de Geosciências - IGc/USP. (2002). In Objetivos e Metas. Retrieved May 2, 2012, from http://www2.igc.usp.br/museu/objetivos.htm
Museu de Geosciências da Universidade de São Paulo. (2009). In Revista Museu. Retrieved May 2, 2012, from www.revistamuseu.com.br/enderecos/detalhar.asp?nom_cat=Ci%EAncias%20Naturais%20e%20de%20Hist%F3ria%20Natural&nom_pais=Brasil&nom_regiao=S%E3o%20Paulo&tipo=4&id_end=1232
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Type of institution: | special museum |
Collection subject areas: | geology |
Other tags: | free entrance |
Collection & Organizational Information | |
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Founded by: | Prof. Dr. Ettore Onorato |
Founded date: | 1934 |
Location & Transportation | |
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Address: | Rua do Lago, 562 |
Neighborhood: | Butantã |
City, State — CEP [?]: | São Paulo, SP — 05508-080 |
Nearest train station: | Butantã (3.2 km) |
Transit route [?]: | Line 4 (Metrô L4-Amarela) |
Contact & Social Media | |
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Telephone: | +55 (11) 3091-3952 |
Email: | mugeo@edu.usp.br |
Website: | http://www2.igc.usp.br/museu |
Cost & Hours | |
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Sunday: | 10:00-16:00 |
Monday: | (closed) |
Tuesday: | 8:00-17:00 |
Wednesday: | 8:00-17:00 |
Thursday: | 8:00-17:00 |
Friday: | 8:00-17:00 |
Saturday: | 10:00-16:00 |
General admission: | (no fee) |
Related Links
- Wikipedia
- Museum of Geosciences of the University of São Paulo (IGc/USP) page (in Portuguese).
The accuracy of the information on this site is subject to changes made by the institution. Please use the contact information provided to verify hours of operation, admission fees, etc.
Last update: 2012-04-28