General Information
Museum name | Granatium |
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Category | Museum |
Location | Carinthia, |
Address | Klammweg 10, 9545 Radenthein, Austria (View on Google Maps) |
Granatium, located in Carinthia, Austria, is a specialized museum devoted to the history of mining, particularly focusing on garnet extraction. It features real mine tunnels where visitors can engage in actual mining activities. The museum is relatively small, making it manageable to explore within a couple of hours. Visitors can enjoy guided tours, often available in German with English text provided. Access is straightforward, and advance ticket purchase is recommended for weekend visits.
The museum allows visitors to chip away at rock to find garnets, creating an interactive experience that appeals to rock enthusiasts of all ages, particularly kids. Additionally, the gift shop offers an array of authentic specimens sourced from the mine. The indoor exhibition showcases various geological formations and mining techniques, and an audio guide is available to enhance the visit. The combination of hands-on activities and informative displays makes Granatium a unique destination for those interested in geology and local history.
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From the business
- Identifies as women-owned: Yes
Highlights
- Live performances: Yes
Accessibility
- Assisted listening devices: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible entrance: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot: Yes
- Wheelchair accessible restroom: Yes
- Assistive hearing loop: No
Amenities
- Gender-neutral restroom: Yes
- Restaurant: Yes
- Restroom: Yes
- Wi-Fi: Yes
- Wi-Fi: No
Crowd
- Family-friendly: Yes
- LGBTQ+ friendly: Yes
- Transgender safespace: Yes
Children
- Good for kids: Yes
Contact Information
Phone | +43 4246 29135 |
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Website | http://www.granatium.at/ |