The Earth and Materials Area

The Earth and Materials Area was created in 1988 to provide an interactive interface between the Faculty of Engineering of Mons and the public.

A great heritage exists at the Faculty in the shape of mineralogical, petrographic and paleontological collections, as well as experimentation machines from different periods.

The Area is a window for this heritage, which has a new mission now that it is directed towards the general public.

Since its opening, the Earth and Materials Area has hosted numerous exhibitions. They can be classified into three categories.

• So-called “One shot” exhibitions, with themes such as lightning, the scientific contribution of the French Revolution, Mendeleev's Periodic Table, Stones of Egypt.
• Thematic exhibits like CALEXPO, a series of exhibitions dedicated to limestone extracted in the Province of Hainaut.
• Artistic or other exhibitions under the direction of people other than scientists from the FPMs: Artconnexion, artists of the Faculty.

Single events can always be held.

Contact:
Professor Yves QUINIF
Rue de Houdain 9
7000 MONS
yves.quinif@umons.ac.be
Tel.: (0) 32 65 374603-02

More infos? Visit the Museum website .