The "Mineralogical Collection Germany" Foundation is an unincorporated foundation administered by the Technische Universität Bergakademie Freiberg. The foundation was established in June 2008. Its purpose is to promote art and culture through the collection of important German minerals from a scientific, aesthetic or historical perspective. The purpose of the foundation is also to collect geoscientifically relevant exhibits with the aim of safeguarding and preserving Germany's mineralogical cultural heritage. The foundation also aims to promote science and research by utilising the exhibits for research and teaching purposes.

The "Mineralogical Collection of Germany" exhibition is located in the Krügerhaus and is open to visitors. It presents minerals from various levels.

Thanks to annual donations of minerals by private donors, the total collection comprises over 400 objects.

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The foundation is currently involved in the National Scholarship Programme ("Deutschlandstipendium") to support talented students who are expected to achieve outstanding results in their studies and careers. Half of the scholarships are funded by private sponsors (companies, foundations or private individuals) and the other half by the federal government.

The Sparkassen-Stiftung TU Bergakademie Freiberg is one of the first project partners to participate in the initiative.

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