Wanted: tour guides for a “mineralogical journey around the world”

Terra mineralia is looking for staff concerning guides: young and flexible mineralogists or geologists who impart keenly the fascinating world of minerals to visitors. Candidates should at least be in the fourth semester studying geology/mineralogy or a related subject. Further, they should enjoy different audiences with immaculate appearance and poise.

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Further information: 03731 394687

Wanted: Attractive minerals from finding places in Germany

TU Bergakademie Freiberg wants to improve the planned Mineral Foundation of Germany

Until now, more than 260 000 visitors have followed the stones across five continents in Freiberg Freudenstein Castle. Attentive viewers should have already recognized that terra mineralia hardly presents minerals from Germany. By 2011, precious objects from native deposits will be showed in the ‘Krüger Haus'. The former ‘Amtshaus' near Schlossplatz, which is about 500 years old, was bought and renovated by founder Peter Krüger and his wife Erika Krüger. After completing construction work and interior construction, the Mineral Foundation of Germany and their representative minerals from the German Collection of the TU Bergakademie Freiberg will be placed in the ‘Krüger Haus'. [more... ]

Visitors, who are interested in minerals, can also visit the mineralogical collection in the Abraham-Gottlob Werner Building. The systematic collection shows the most beautiful samples of the Erzgebirge and provides special exhibitions. At the moment, you can visit the exhibition ‘Copper and copper minerals’.