History

The National Geological Museum (NGM) is the first coordinated effort of the Greek state to promote and preserve the Geological Heritage of Greece. It was established in 2021 by the Hellenic Survey of Geology and Mineral Exploration (H.S.G.M.E.), succeeding the former Museum of Minerals and Rocks.
Since its establishment, the Museum has operated in a specially designed space within the central facilities of the H.S.G.M.E., which also oversees its custody and management. The NGM’s Greek collections are among the richest in the world, earning it the title of "Treasury of Greek Geology”.
Furthermore, the NGM’s mission is to raise public awareness of the Greece’s geological wealth and the crucial role it has played in the growth, development and technological advancement of the nation and state throughout the millennia.
The Museum is addressed to both specialists and the general public by presenting an impressive range of Greek minerals, rocks, fossils. Moreover, it is a center of knowledge and research on a wide range of topics related to the Greek geology. In addition to the geological exhibits, the Museum presents information on the evolution of geological science, geological heritage and the mining history of Greece.