Paris Mineralogy Museum– Ultimate Travel Guide! 💎✨

Dive into a dazzling world of crystals, gemstones, and meteorites at one of Paris’ most fascinating yet underrated museums! Here’s everything you need to know for your visit: 📍 Location & How to Get There Address: 60 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006 Paris (near Luxembourg Gardens) Metro: RER B (Luxembourg Station) or Line 4 (Saint-Michel) 🚇 Nearby Attractions: Panthéon, Cluny Museum, Shakespeare & Company bookstore 🕒 Opening Hours Tue: 10 AM – 12 PM & 1:30 PM – 6 PM Wed-Fri: 1:30 PM – 6 PM Sat: 10 AM – 12:30 PM & 2 PM – 5 PM Closed: Sun, Mon & public holidays *💡 Pro Tip: Plan for at least 2-3 hours—there are over 100,000 specimens (4,000+ on display)!* 🎟️ Tickets & Discounts Full Price: €7 Reduced Price: €4 (students, seniors) Free Entry: Under 26, children under 12 Special Event: Museum Night (May 17, 2025) – FREE entry! 25 🌟 Must-See Highlights ✅ French Crown Jewels – Marie-Louise’s amethysts & Napoleon III’s emeralds 17 ✅ Meteorites from Space – Including the Sikhote-Alin meteorite (1947) 7 ✅ Giant Crystals & Rare Minerals – Some weigh over 3 tons! 10 ✅ Minecraft Exhibition (Apr 1–Aug 29, 2025) – Compare real minerals to in-game blocks! 6 ✅ 19th-Century Murals & Hungarian Oak Cabinets – A historic setting 1 💡 Pro Tips No English signs? Use Google Translate’s camera mode 📸 Photography allowed (no flash) Gift shop sells unique souvenirs (but check opening times!) Combine your visit with Luxembourg Gardens for a perfect Parisian day 🌳 ✨ Why Visit? This museum is a hidden gem (pun intended!)—perfect for science lovers, geology enthusiasts, or anyone who loves sparkly things ✨. Plus, its historical architecture makes it feel like stepping into a 19th-century treasure vault! #ParisMuseums #HiddenGems #Mineralogy #ScienceLovers #ParisTravel