Museo di mineralogia, paleontologia e vulcanologia

The Museum of Mineralogy, Petrography, and Volcanology of Catania is a scientific facility of the University of Catania dedicated to the study and promotion of geosciences. Its collections include minerals, rocks, fossils, and volcanological specimens, primarily from Sicily and the Etna area, providing direct evidence of the intense activity of Mount Etna and the region's geological history.

The exhibition has a strong educational and informative purpose, allowing students and visitors to understand the processes that shape the Earth and the phenomena associated with volcanism. The museum represents an important point of reference for scientific research and the dissemination of geological culture in Sicily.