Redesigned rock collection: A look into the earth of history!

Redesigned rock collection: A look into the earth of history!

The rock collection of the Natural History Museum Vienna is getting a new look! In a comprehensive redesign of the stone display cases, not only are the visual upgrades carried out, but the labels are also updated in German and English. This extraordinary collection includes tens of thousands of objects from various parts of the world and is an essential research tool for geoscientists. The first three showcases now clearly present the cycle of rocks, from formation to transformation. Lidia Pittarello, curator of the rock collection, highlights how important this redesign is in conveying knowledge about geological processes. This shows how rocks are formed from magma and are shaped by higher temperatures and pressure. This is supported by self-explanatory color coding, which makes the creation process quickly recognizable APA OTS reported.

Historical treasures and modern technology

The rock collection also houses many historical samples from past centuries, including objects collected during important expeditions. The collections of famous naturalists such as Johann Natterer and Ferdinand Hochstetter provide a fascinating insight into geological diversity and travel around the world in the 19th century. Despite the enormous size of the collection, only a small part is open to the public, mainly in Room 4, which shows systematically arranged types of rock from various deposits around the world. Continued expansion through new specimens collected or donated by Museum staff continually increases the scientific value of the collection. Also one Computer database is designed to provide interested scientists and the general public with access to additional objects, significantly improving transparency and accessibility for research purposes.