A unique collection in an old stone cellar
More than 130 mineral specimens from different parts of the world, collected over many years
The museum is located in an old cellar built without cement — a genuine atmosphere of past centuries
It stands next to other historic landmarks of the village, in a convenient location for visitors
The Mineral Museum in Pechera opened on 18 May 2025 — on International Museum Day. The initiative and organization of the museum came from the NGO "Dunstan Crafts Center". The collection includes more than 130 mineral specimens from various parts of the world.
The museum's uniqueness lies in its location. The exhibition is set up in an old cellar built in the traditional way without cement. This creates a special atmosphere and allows visitors to feel the spirit of past centuries.
The exhibition presents a wide variety of minerals: from local granite and quartz to rare specimens from other countries. Each exhibit is accompanied by information about its origin and properties.
The village of Pechera became part of international archaeological terminology thanks to discoveries by Ukrainian scientists. In 1956-1957, archaeologist Pavlo Khavliuk discovered a Neolithic settlement here. In 1958, Valentyn Danylenko conducted excavations covering ~75 m² and at a depth of 0.7 m discovered the remains of a ground-level dwelling with ceramics and flint tools. In his monograph "Neolithic of Ukraine" (1969) he identified the "Pechera phase" of the Bug-Dniester culture (7th-4th millennium BCE), synchronous with the Criș-Starčevo cultures in the Balkans.
The minerals you see in the museum — granite and quartz — are the same rocks that ancient people used to make tools thousands of years ago.
Learn more about archaeological heritage →The museum is open to visitors by prior arrangement. Guided tours are available for groups and individual visitors. It is an excellent opportunity to combine a visit to Pechera's historic sites with discovering the geological treasures of the region.