Museum of Seismology and Earth Magnetism
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 This museum is housed in the building that served as central seismological station in 1900. It features instruments relating to geophysics, seismology and the Earth's magnetism. Exploration of the planet Mars at the museum! Indeed, an early seismometers designed to operate on Mars, Optimism, was exhibited in 2001. The conquest of the solar system passes through our understanding of the movements of the different terrestrial planets. This topic of study will help astronauts to learn where to build bases on Mars.  7-9 rue de l'Universite, 67084 Strasbourg N 48°34'59'' E 07°45'00'' Click here to see the route (on a new tab)  |
 To spend the day in the world of geology, a half-day in this museum is a perfect complement of the visit of the Museum of Mineralogy, which is also located in Strasbourg. Disclaimer : The management team of the destination has the possibility to change the opening days and hours without prior communication.  To understand how earthquake warnings are triggered put us into the heart of the action. On February the 2nd, 2003 held a major earthquake in the region (magnitude 5.4) and was felt up to Paris. |