30 Jan, 2019

GEOmuseums: itineraries within the geological and cultural heritage of the Nordic Countries.

The project has been financed in 2016 to Magma UNESCO Global Geopark from the Nordisk Kultur Fund. The project aimed to develop GEOmuseum format, concept into 4 Nordic Countries.

Leader: Magma UNESCO Global Geopark- Norway

Partners:

  1. Katla UNESCO Global Geopark – Iceland.
  2. Jarðfeingi Faroese Earth and Energy Directorate - Faroe Islands - Denmark.
  3. Ilulissat Icefjord UNESCO World Heritage Site (Greenland)

The project supported by the Geological Survey of Norway develop the interpretation of Earthgeological evolution and to define the main local geological processes, the GEOmuseum set upthe common graphic design and define educational materials GEOmuseum contributes todevelop the best setting for displaying the virtual exhibition (geoVR,) in the visitor centre ofthe same territories: combining traditional museum dissemination learning- teachingtechniques and the new approach of virtual learning. There are now 5 common GEOmuseumsaround the World: Stonehammer UGG will set it up as well in Canada. GEOmuseum can be acommon storyline format for other territories!Contact us for more info at:

post@magmageopark.com

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