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A temporary mini-exhibition from April 1 to August 29, 2025 – Extended until September 20, 2025<\/p>\n

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PRESENTATION OF THE MINI-EXHIBITION \u00ab\u00a0MINERALS IN MINECRAFT\u00a0\u00bb<\/h4>\n

Paris School of Mines (Mines Paris – PSL) presents a small exhibition in the permanent gallery of its Mineralogy Museum, showcasing the minerals and rocks used in the popular video game \u201cMinecraft\u201d. This \u201cmini-exhibition\u201d is displayed in the museum’s main hall, and opens on the same day as the preview of the new movie \u201cMinecraft, The Movie\u201d, on April 1, 2025.<\/p>\n

Humanity has shaped its world by harnessing natural resources. Today, Minecraft invites millions of players to explore, mine, and transform materials to build their own universe.<\/p>\n

But how accurately does the game reflect the reality of the minerals around us? This exhibition takes you on a journey through the connections between the virtual and the real world, comparing Minecraft\u2019s iconic blocks with the actual materials that make up our planet. A fun and scientific adventure not to be missed!<\/p>\n

From Minecraft to the Hidden Treasures of the Earth<\/h4>\n

Dive into the fascinating world of minerals through Minecraft\u2019s legendary pixelated blocks! This mini-exhibition offers a playful introduction to mineralogy by linking the virtual universe of the game with real-life natural treasures.<\/p>\n

At the heart of the museum, within a 70m\u00b2 space, ten display cases reveal a special selection of specimens: around forty minerals, rocks, meteorites, and gemstones mirroring Minecraft\u2019s iconic blocks.<\/p>\n

But the adventure doesn\u2019t stop there! Each theme presented will lead you to other specimens scattered throughout the gallery, inviting you to further explore the world of rocks and minerals.<\/p>\n

Discover the dazzling brilliance of gemstones like emerald and diamond, formed deep within the Earth, and look up to the stars with fascinating meteorites, messengers from outer space.<\/p>\n

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\u00ab\u00a0Minerals in Minecraft\u00a0\u00bb, a small exhibit at the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL. Photo credit: Romain Bolzoni \/ Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie Mines Paris – PSL.<\/span><\/address>\n

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One of the display cases dedicated to quartz and its purple variety: the amethyst. Photo credit: Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie Mines Paris – PSL.<\/span><\/address>\n

Exhibition Design<\/h4>\n

Organizer:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Mineralogy Museum, Mines Paris \u2013 PSL<\/p>\n

Exhibition Curators:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Romain Bolzoni \u2013 Associate Curator<\/p>\n

Marine Wavrant \u2013 Science Mediation Apprentice<\/p>\n

both at the Mineralogy Museum, Mines Paris \u2013 PSL<\/p>\n

Technical Support:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

The team of the Mineralogy Museum, Mines Paris \u2013 PSL, composed of, \u00c9lo\u00efse Gaillou (Museum Director), Romain Bolzoni (Associate Curator), Farida Maouche (Administrative Manager), Marius Aprile (Receptionist, Stage Manager\/steward\/bailiff), Marine Wavrant (Science Mediation Apprentice).<\/p>\n

Lighting Design:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Loupi \u2013 Frank Hillereau \u2013 Philippe Mathias<\/p>\n

Graphic Design & Scenography:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Romain Bolzoni \u2013 Marine Wavrant<\/p>\n

Special Thanks:<\/strong><\/h5>\n

Dylan Seguenot-Grapin and Mines Paris \u2013 PSL<\/p>\n

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\u00ab\u00a0Minerals in Minecraft\u00a0\u00bb, a small exhibit at the Mineralogy Museum of Mines Paris – PSL. Photo credit: Romain Bolzoni \/ Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie Mines Paris – PSL.<\/span><\/address>\n

FOR THE PRESS<\/h4>\n

If you want to know more about the exhibit, please download the Press Release here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":4771,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-4783","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nMinerals in Minecraft - Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.minesparis.psl.eu\/musee\/en\/exhibitions-events\/temporary-exhibitions\/les-mineraux-dans-minecraft\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"fr_FR\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Minerals in Minecraft - Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.minesparis.psl.eu\/musee\/en\/exhibitions-events\/temporary-exhibitions\/les-mineraux-dans-minecraft\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Mus\u00e9e de Min\u00e9ralogie\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2026-10-08T11:20:21+00:00\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.minesparis.psl.eu\\\/musee\\\/en\\\/exhibitions-events\\\/temporary-exhibitions\\\/les-mineraux-dans-minecraft\\\/\",\"url\":\"https:\\\/\\\/www.minesparis.psl.eu\\\/musee\\\/en\\\/exhibitions-events\\\/temporary-exhibitions\\\/les-mineraux-dans-minecraft\\\/\",\"name\":\"Minerals in Minecraft - 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