Images of Museo Micológico La Casa del Níscalo
Museo Micológico La Casa del Níscalo and its collection
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The Museo Micológico "Casa del Nizcalo" is a unique museum dedicated to the study of fungi, located in the heart of the town of Molinicos, Albacete, Spain. It is situated in the town's main square, making it easily accessible for visitors. The museum is housed in a historic building that has served various purposes over the years, from a town hall to a school, and now a museum.
Unique Theme and Purpose of the Museum
The Museo Micológico "Casa del Nizcalo" is the only museum of its kind in all of Castilla-La Mancha. It serves as an interpretation center for mushrooms and fungi, emphasizing their significance for humans and the ecosystem. The museum offers a brief journey through the world of fungi, mushrooms, and truffles, and their properties, distinguishing between edible and toxic ones and any other group of fungal interest for their applications in medicine, health, forestry and agricultural aspects, and in their ecosystems, for their conservation and improvement.
Exhibitions and Facilities of the Museum
The Museo Micológico "Casa del Nizcalo" offers a permanent interactive and educational exhibition that allows visitors to explore the diverse shapes, colors, and smells of fungi. The museum also boasts a collection of photographs showcasing the mycological diversity of the Sierra Albaceteña. Additionally, it features a multifunctional classroom equipped with microscopes, magnifying glasses, teaching furniture, computers, and projectors, all aimed at facilitating the scientific study of mycology.
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