Babeş-Bolyai University - Museum of Paleontology and Stratigraphy

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Name:
Babeş-Bolyai University - Museum of Paleontology and Stratigraphy
General profile:
Main profile:
Paleontology, Geology
Collection(s):

The Museum of Paleontology-Stratigraphy holds over 50,000 samples consisting of fossils and rocks. These are organized according to the area of ​​provenance, geological age and specific taxonomic criteria, in several distinct collections: the Paleontology Taxonomic Collection, the Transylvanian Basin Collection, the Type Collection, the Stratigraphy Collection and the Outdoor Collection. Through its rich collection of fossils, the Museum of Paleontology-Stratigraphy represents, by tradition, a didactic and scientific reference base in the field of natural sciences, playing an important role in the professional training and specialization process of naturalist students, teachers a...nd researchers. The presentation of the permanent collection, the temporary exhibitions and the educational programs organized within the museum are directions through which the Museum of Paleontology and Stratigraphy also wishes to support the civic dimension, pro-society. Organizing cultural-educational events or activities for the community is important both for promoting geology as a science and for promoting the museum's heritage.


County:
Cluj
Locality:
Cluj-Napoca
Address:
Strada Mihail Kogălniceanu nr. 1
Postal code:
400084
Access:
By public transport (bus, trolleybus, tram - line, station): bus Gara CFR - Memorandumului station - line 9, 5 minutes walk to Str. M. Kogălniceanu. The entrance to the Museum of Paleontology and Stratigraphy is from the inner courtyard of Babeş-Bolyai University, Cluj-Napoca.
Time table:
Monday - Friday: 10:00 - 14:00
Phone :
0264.405.386
Administrative subordination:
Ministry of Education and Research
Importance:
Regional
Founded:
1872
Museum code:
7411111
Director:
Ioan-Marius Eppel
Contact person:
Liana Maria Săsăran
Position:
Cercetător ştiinţific
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