Collections
Geology / Paleontology

Because of its geographic position right in the centre of the so-called 'Mergelland' of Netherlands and Belgium Limburg, it is no surprise that the collections centre on fossils from the Late Cretaceous, the Maastrichtian (71.3-65.4 Ma), the type area of which is, as it were, on the museum's doorstep. This collection is one of Europe's largest and most important collections. On account of its diversity and completeness (in parts) the petrological collection is of prime importance as well. Finally the collection of fossils of the Tegelen Clay is of international importance.


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