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University of Agriculture, Krakow, Poland, Europe

Muzeum Gleb
The Museum of Soil of the University of Agriculture in Cracow

Museum or Collection Type:
Science & Technology
Institutional Type:
Museum

Subject:
Agriculture

Address:
29 Listopada Avenue No. 46, 31-425 Cracow, Poland

Opening Hours:
Courses for groups available by phoning for an appointment

Contact:
Prof. Stanisław Brożek (Organizational supervisor)
info@muzeumgleb.pl

Links:
Muzeum Gleb
University of Agriculture

Description:
The University of Agriculture in Cracow established the first of its kind in Central Europe Soil Education Center and Museum of Soil on June 22nd of 2012. The center consists of the collection of the museum and an educational section. The Museum presents cross sections of soils from main climate and flora zones of Europe. Soils from various landscapes and natural environments are presented using graphs, photographs and film.

Reference: Association of University Museums (ed.): University Museums in Poland