Collections

The Museu Geològic del Seminari de Barcelona preserves a large set of scientific collections dedicated to the study and dissemination of Earth sciences. Throughout more than a century and a half of activity, the museum has gathered thousands of specimens that constitute a valuable natural and scientific heritage, used both for research and educational dissemination.

Among the most outstanding collections is the paleontology collection, made up of a great variety of fossils that document the history of life on our planet. These specimens allow us to study the evolution of ecosystems over millions of years and better understand the geological environments of the past.

The museum also preserves an important collection of mineralogy and petrology, made up of minerals and rocks from different places. This collection shows the diversity of shapes, colors and structures of minerals and rocks, as well as their physical and chemical properties. In addition to their aesthetic value, these specimens are fundamental for the study of the geological processes that make up the earth's crust.

Finally, the malacology collection is dedicated to the study of molluscs, especially their shells. It includes a wide representation of marine and terrestrial species that allows us to analyze the diversity of these animals, their morphology and geographical distribution. This collection is especially useful for research on biodiversity and evolution.

As a whole, the museum's collections constitute a scientific and educational resource of great value, which contributes to the preservation of geological heritage and the dissemination of knowledge about natural history.