Mineralogical Museum of Lavrion — Attraction in Municipality of Lavreotiki

The Mineralogical Museum of Lavrion is housed in a small but noteworthy example of the industrial architecture of the 19th century (1873), in the remains of the important metal-washing plant of the Greek Society. In the Museum's showcases are exhibited approximately 700 samples of 115 different kinds of minerals, classified according to the norms of mineralogical science (DANA 1850), into the following categories: sulphides, sulphates, native elements, halogens, limes, oxides-hydroxides, arsenides, vanadiums. All the exhibits are in crystal form. Open at Sat-Sun...

A nice place for anyone who is interested in minerals. We had a lot of fun trying to guess which stone is which and after a while we were able to identify the most common ones :) We spent about an hour there (since the museum is rather small). The prices are super fair with 2€ for adults and 50ct for students.

If I could change one thing, I would offer tours at the museum. I'm sure the story about Lavrio, the mines there and all the minerals is very interesting and would have loved to learn...

The showcases of the Museum exhibit about 600 pieces of minerals and rocks of the Lavreotikos subsoil, while the total collection of the company amounts to 1400 pieces. The ticket costs just 1 euro and is really worth a visit. The whole area is very beautiful and full of buildings and constructions...