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Tampere Mineral Museum

Tampereen kivimuseo

Not quite as boring as you'd think, the museum has plenty of gemstones cut and raw, including a 600-kg chunk of Brazilian amethyst, meteorites and even a couple of dinosaur eggs.

Address: Hämeenpuisto 20
Hours: Tue–Fri 09:00–17:00, Sat Sun 10:00–18:00
Price: Adults €4, children (7–16) and students €1

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