Bormio Mineralogical and Natural History Museum
📍 Where it is located
The Bormio Mineralogical and Natural History Museum is located at Via Monte Ortigara 2, in the center of Bormio, province of Sondrio.
🧾 What it offers
Founded in 1972 by Edy Romani, the museum hosts a collection of over 14,000 crystals and minerals mainly sourced from the Alps and other parts of the world. Among the most notable pieces are specimens of quartz, garnets, calcites, and rare species.
The museum consists of two sections:
- A room dedicated to the exhibition of stones
- A naturalistic area with reconstructions of the mountain environment, typical flora and fauna of the area
There is also a craft laboratory where manual processing of hard stones takes place, with the possibility of purchasing minerals and handcrafted items.
🕒 Opening hours
The museum is open every day with the following hours:
- 9:00 – 12:30
- 15:00 – 19:00
📞 Contacts
- 📍 Address: Via Monte Ortigara 2, 23032 Bormio (SO)
- ☎️ Phone: 0342 927285
- 📧 Email: ediiroma@tin.it
🚗 How to get there
Bormio can be reached by car via the SS38 from Sondrio. The museum is located in the town center, with parking available nearby.
🔍 Why visit it
The Bormio Mineralogical and Natural History Museum is a recommended stop for:
- Geology and mineralogy enthusiasts
- Families looking for educational activities
- Hikers interested in local geology