Museum of Natural History of Morbegno,
We are in the ancient Palazzo Gualteroni which displays significant finds in its rooms and keeps the remainder in storage for scholars. Born in 1974 by will of the Municipality, after Giacomo Perego, a local enthusiast, donated 500 samples of minerals from his collection.
You will be immersed in minerals, fossils, insects, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals, mostly coming from the province of Sondrio and the surrounding areas.
Punti di interesse
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Introduction
Welcome to the Museum of Natural History of Morbegno. -
Valtellina
The first room. -
The Insubric Line or Tonale Fault
We are in front of a very colourful map. -
Geological History
We will delve into the theory of plate tectonics. -
The Rocks of Valtellina
In this room, 80 rock samples and over 200 mineral specimens are on display. -
The Adda River and its Environments
Five million years ago. -
The Forest - Diorama
I will tell you about the different ecosystems of Valtellina. -
High Mountains - Diorama
The higher you ascend, the lower the temperatures drop. -
Summer/Winter - Diorama
Only a few animals have managed to adapt and survive the harsh winter conditions at high altitudes. -
Pian di Spagna - Diorama
The story of the animals that inhabit the Pian di Spagna Nature Reserve. -
Large Predators Returning to Valtellina
The forests of the High Valtellina mountains... -
Nighttime in the Countryside
Fewer and fewer people are engaged in traditional agriculture and livestock farming. -
Xylophagous Insects and Bark
The world of insects is incredible.