GeoBra — Mineral and Fossil Fair
The mineral, fossil, and natural specimen fair in Bra
About GeoBra
A journey into the heart of the Earth in Bra
GeoBra is a mineral, fossil, and natural specimen fair held in Bra, in the province of Cuneo, which has become a highly anticipated event for collectors and curious visitors from across Piedmont. The venue is the Movicentro, an exhibition space overlooking Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, right next to the train station: a convenient and bright location that fills with sparkling displays every spring.
Crystals, gems, and fossils from around the world
The heart of the event lies with the exhibitors, who arrive from Italy as well as distant countries like India and Morocco. At the stalls, visitors can admire and purchase quartz and garnets from the Piedmontese Alps, spectacular fossils from Morocco and Madagascar, handmade gems and jewelry, and curious microminerals—crystals only a few millimeters in size that can only be observed with a magnifying glass or microscope. The variety of specimens makes every edition an opportunity to discover the extraordinary beauty of the mineral world.
Local museums and scientific institutions
What sets GeoBra apart from a simple fair is the presence of numerous Piedmontese scientific institutions, which join the exhibitors with educational stands and materials for study. Regular participants include the Regional Museum of Natural Sciences of Turin, the University of Turin, the Asti Paleontological Park, the Craveri Civic Museum of Natural History in Bra, the Federico Sacco Geological Museum in Fossano, and various industry associations. This network of museums and scholars makes the event a moment of scientific outreach accessible to everyone.
An event for the whole family
Thanks to free admission and a curious, welcoming atmosphere, GeoBra is perfect for a weekend trip in March. Children and teenagers can explore the world of geology and paleontology in a hands-on way, observing minerals, crystals, and ancient fossils up close. The event is promoted by the Associazione Amici dei Musei of Bra, with the support of the City of Bra and the Piedmont Region, and represents a point of cultural pride for the Roero area.
GeoBra — edition 2026
GeoBra 2026 — l'ottava edizione
L'ottava edizione di GeoBra si è tenuta sabato 7 e domenica 8 marzo 2026 negli spazi del Movicentro di Bra (CN), con orario continuato dalle 9 alle 19 e ingresso gratuito. La mostra mercato ha riunito espositori provenienti da Italia, India e Marocco.
Tra i banchi si potevano ammirare quarzi e granati della catena alpina piemontese, fossili spettacolari dal Marocco e dal Madagascar e i preziosi micromineralii osservabili solo con lente o microscopio. All'evento hanno collaborato il Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali di Torino, l'Università di Torino, l'Ente Parco Paleontologico Astigiano, il Museo Civico Craveri di Bra e il Museo Geologico Federico Sacco di Fossano.
Programme GeoBra 2026
Sabato 7 e domenica 8 marzo 2026
- 9:00 - 19:00 — Apertura della mostra mercato con orario continuato in entrambe le giornate
Lungo i banchi degli espositori da Italia, India e Marocco erano in mostra ed in vendita:
- Quarzi e granati provenienti dalla catena alpina piemontese
- Fossili spettacolari dal Marocco e dal Madagascar
- Gemme, gioielli e oggetti ornamentali lavorati a mano
- Micromineralii, cristalli di pochi millimetri osservabili con lente o microscopio
Hanno partecipato con i propri stand divulgativi: Museo Regionale di Scienze Naturali di Torino, Università di Torino, Ente Parco Paleontologico Astigiano, Museo Civico Craveri di Bra, Museo Geologico Federico Sacco di Fossano e l'Associazione Micromineralogica Italiana.
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Practical information — GeoBra
Location
GeoBra is held at the Movicentro in Bra (CN), in Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, next to the train station.
How to get there
By train: The Bra station is adjacent to the Movicentro and easily accessible via regional lines in Piedmont. By car: Bra is connected to the motorway network via the A6 Turin-Savona (Marene exit) and the Cuneo bypass.
Opening hours and admission
The event is open continuously from 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM. Admission is free.
Tips
Bring a small magnifying glass with you to better appreciate the microminerals on display.
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Where does it take place — GeoBra
Movicentro
Piazza Caduti di Nassiriya, 12042 Bra