Monchegorsk Museum of Colored Stone named after V.N. Dava

The Monchegorsk Museum of Colored Stone was created on the initiative of mining engineer geologist Vladimir Nikolaevich Dove in 1971.

The halls of the museum consistently present colored stones, striking with the brightness of the palette and the variety of mineral aggregates. The expositions of the museum feature minerals of magnificent beauty and natural perfection, samples of the most valuable ores and decorative rocks.

The exposition "Colored stones of Russia and the countries of the world" introduces minerals and rocks used in jewelry and decorative arts. In addition to samples, there are also numerous products made of colored stone.

The exposition "Classical Collection" is compiled according to the systematics adopted in mineralogy. More than 2000 samples from various regions of the planet represent all classes of minerals. The exposition is based on the collection of Doctor of Geological and Mineralogical Sciences Ivan Ilyich Chupilin.

The exhibition "Facets of Personality" introduces the biography of the museum's founder, geologist Vladimir Nikolaevich Dove.

In a separate room, original products made of colored stones and the rarest samples of minerals and rocks from private collectors are presented. The museum is engaged in the storage, study, and popularization of natural heritage. It has exhibition and conference halls.