THE MUSEUM OF SEISMOLOGY AND EARTH MAGNETISM
THE MUSEUM OF SEISMOLOGY AND EARTH MAGNETISM
The Museum of Seismology and Earth Magnetism - Strasbourg
Exploring the science of earthquakes and terrestrial magnetism. The Museum of Seismology was set up in 1900 in one of the buildings of the Strasbourg University complex constructed by the Germans. It was designed as a seismograph station when Alsace was occupied after the Franco-Prussian war (1870-71). The collection includes 18 instruments showing the evolution of seismometers from the early 19th century to the 1950's and a collection of instruments to measure the earth's magnetic field, the largest collection of such instruments gathered in one place.
7-9 rue de l'Université
67000 Strasbourg
TEL 03 90 24 01 27 TEL 03 89 33 68 88
- Description
- Opening days
Description
Animals accepted: No
Languages spoken: French
Audience concerned: Schools
Themes: Science and technology
Type of site to visit: Museum and planetarium
Opening days
Opening hours: During the schoolyear: 2 pm - 6 pm Wednesdays and Saturdays. By appointment for groups (20 people) throughout the year. Guided tours.
A proximité (5 Km)
sur www.visit.alsace