The Museum and its Wings in Fields of Mistria
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Fields of Mistria: Museum donations guide, how to get every item

Never-ending, in the best way

One of the best aspects of Fields of Mistria is all of the content provided by Museum donations. There’s always something to find or aim for, so you’re never left hunting for something to do. 

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The Museum is split into the following four wings, all focusing on a different type of items:

  • Archaeology
  • Flora
  • Insects
  • Fish

How to complete the Archaeology Wing of the Museum in Fields of Mistria

Archaeology Wing in Fields of Mistria
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To be upfront, it’s currently impossible to get 100% of the Archaeology Wing in Fields of Mistria. There are two collections (Gems of Mistria and Metals of Mistria) that require two items not currently obtainable in the game. These items will presumably come on yet-to-be-added Floors of the Mine, which will be added in future patches. 

With that said, everything else on this list is absolutely obtainable. Here’s how to get every item:

Collection nameItems neededHow to find
Dig Site Material SetClay
Peat
Shard Mass
Shards
Sod
Can potentially be found in any Dig Spot or Dive Spot
Prehistoric Artifact SetAmber-trapped Insect
Fossilized Egg
Meteorite
Tiny Dinosaur Skeleton
Trilobite Fossil
Found in Dig Spots at the Beach
Ancient Artifact SetAncient Crystal Goblet
Ancient Gold Coin
Ancient Horn Circlet
Ancient Royal Scepter
Ancient Stone Lantern
Found in Dig Spots at the Western Ruins
Alda Artifact SetAlda Bronze Sword
Alda Clay Pot
Alda Feather Pendant
Alda Gem Bracelet
Alda Mural Tablet
Found in Dig Spots on Sweetwater Farm
Caldosian Artifact SetCaldosian Breastplate
Caldosian Drinking Horn
Caldosian Emperor Bust
Caldosian Sword
Statuette of Caldarus
Found in Dig Spots on the Eastern Road
Aldarian Artifact SetAldarian Gauntlet
Aldarian Sword
Aldarien War Banner
Family Crest Pendant
Lost Crown of Aldaria
Found in Dig Spots in The Narrows
Oopart Artifact SetBlack Tablet
Completely Wrong Map
Muttering Cube
Unknown Dragon Statuette
Weightless Stone
Found in any Dig Spot around Mistria after
unlocking the level 30 Archaeology perk “Well Placed”
Aquatic Artifact SetCoin Lump
Giant Fish Scale
Rubber Fish
Rusted Treasure Chest
Water Sphere
Obtained through Fishing after obtaining the level 1
Fishing perk “Aquatic Antiquities”
Sunken Artifact SetCriminal Confession
Mermaid’s Comb
Rainbow Seaweed
Rock with a Hole
Rusted Shield
Found in Dive Spots after obtaining the level 1
Archaeology perk “Sunken Secrets”
Buried Artifact SetDiamond Backed Mirror
Flint Arrowhead
Obsidian Blade
Shortcut Scroll
Stone Horse
Found in Dig Spots around Mistria
Upper Mines Artifact SetMiner’s Helmet
Miner’s Pickaxe
Miner’s Rucksack
Miner’s Slab
Tin Lunchbox
Found in Dig Spots in the Mines (Floors 1 – 20), or a
potential drop while breaking any rock on Floors
1 – 20 of the Mines after unlocking the level 15
Archaeology perk “Stoneturner”
Tide Cavern Artifact SetCrab Statue
Dense Water
Starlight Coral
Stone Shell
Tidestone
Found in Dig Spots in the Mines (Floors 21 – 40), or a
potential drop while breaking any rock on Floors
21 – 40 of the Mines after unlocking the level 15
Archaeology perk “Stoneturner”
Deep Earth Artifact SetEarth Infused Stone
Faceted Rock Gem
Really Round Rock
Rock Statue
Seriously Square Stone
Found in Dig Spots in the Mines (Floors 41 – 60), or a
potential drop while breaking any rock on Floors
41 – 60 of the Mines after unlocking the level 15
Archaeology perk “Stoneturner”
Metals of Mistria SetPerfect Copper Ore
Perfect Iron Ore
Perfect Silver Ore
???
???
Upper Mines (Floors 1 – 20)
Tide Caverns (Floors 21 – 40)
Deep Earth (Floors 41 – 60)
???
???
Gems of Mistria SetPerfect Ruby
Perfect Sapphire
Perfect Emerald
???
???
Upper Mines (Floors 1 – 20)
Tide Caverns (Floors 21 – 40)
Deep Earth (Floors 41 – 60)
???
???

How to complete the Fish Wing of the Museum in Fields of Mistria

Fish Wing in Fields of Mistria
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Each collection in the Fish Wing of the Museum requires you to fish in certain locations, during certain seasons, and even sometimes under certain weather conditions. The collection name tells you where and when you’ll need to fish. Only seasonally specific fish are eligible for donation to the Museum.

Here’s how to get every fish needed, including any additional information you’ll need to catch them:

Collection nameFish neededShadow sizeWeather
Spring River Fish SetBlugill 
Carp
Chub
Paddlefish
Walleye
Small
Medium
Small
Giant
Large
Any
Any
Any
Any
Rain
Spring Pond Fish SetAngel Fish
Barb
Brown Trout
Crucian Carp
Goldfish
Small
Small
Large
Medium
Small
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Spring Ocean Fish SetAnchovy
Lobster
Mackerel
Ocean Sunfish
Shrimp
Small
Medium
Large
Giant
Small
Any
Any
Rain
Any
Any
Summer River Fish SetBream
Loach
Minnow
Sweetfish
Tarpon
Large
Small
Small 
Medium
Giant
Any 
Any
Any
Any
Any
Summer Pond Fish SetBrown Bullhead
Giant Koi
Golden Shiner
Lake Chub
Sauger
Medium
Giant
Small
Small
Large
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Summer Ocean Fish SetChar
Crab
Dart
Grouper 
Stingray
Large
Small
Small
Giant
Medium
Any
Any
Any
Any
Any
Fall River Fish SetGrayling
Lamprey
Perch
Razorback
Shad
Small
Small
Large
Medium
Medium
Rain
Any
Rain
Any
Any
Fall Pond Fish SetBluefish
Killifish
Rainbow Trout
Striped Bass
White Perch
Large
Small
Medium
Large
Medium
Rain
Any
Any
Any
Any
Fall Ocean Fish SetButterfish
Halibut
Mullet
Saury
Shark
Small
Large
Medium 
Large
Giant
Any
Rain
Any
Any
Any
Winter River Fish SetBowfish
Dace
Freshwater Eel
Herring
Shadow Bass
Large
Small
Medium
Small
Medium
Any
Snow
Any
Any
Any
Winter Pond Fish SetAlligator Gar
Burbot
Flathead Catfish
Giant Tilapia
Tilapia
Giant
Large
Medium
Giant
Small
Any
Snow
Any
Any
Any
Winter Ocean Fish SetHorse Mackerel
King Crab
Oarfish
Sand Lance
Sea Bass
Small
Large
Giant
Small
Medium
Any
Snow
Any
Any
Any

Unlike the other Fish on this list, those found within the Mines have no time or weather restrictions and can be found at any time:

Collection nameFish neededShadow size
Upper Mines Fish SetCave Eel
Cave Shark
Cave Shrimp
Rock Guppy
Stone Loach
Medium
Large
Small
Small
Medium
Tide Cavern Fish SetArcherfish
Mini-Whale Shark
Sapphire Betta
Transparent Jellyfish
Water Balloon Fish
Small
Large
Small
Medium
Medium
Deep Earth Fish SetEarth Eel
Emerald Horned Charger
Pebble Minnow
Rockbiter
Shardfin
Medium
Large
Small
Medium
Small

The final collection of Legendary Fish requires one fish to be caught per season under specific conditions. These can only be caught after unlocking the level 30 Fishing perk “Legendary”:

SeasonFish nameLocationShadow sizeWeather
SpringCherry FishPondSmallWind
SummerLightning FishRiverMediumRain
FallLeaf FishRiverSmallWind
WinterSnow FishOceanMediumSnow

How to complete the Flora Wing of the Museum in Fields of Mistria

Flora Wing in Fields of Mistria
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The Flora Wing requires items that are both foraged in the open world of Mistria and inside the Mines or are crops grown on your farm in specific seasons. If you’re lucky, you could possibly find these items out of season at Balor’s Wagon, so make sure to do a daily check of his stock if you’re struggling to complete a collection!

Here are all of the items you’ll need to complete each collection of this wing:

Collection nameItems needed
Spring Crop SetCabbage
Cherry
Potato
Strawberry
Turnip
Spring Flower SetDaffodil
Dandelion
Lilac
Snowdrop Anenome
Tulip
Spring Forage SetFennel
Fiddlehead
Morel Mushroom
Nettle
Wild Leek
Summer Crop SetChili Pepper
Corn
Cucumber
Tomato 
Watermelon
Summer Flower SetCatmint
Cosmos
Daisy
Iris
Marigold
Summer Forage SetBasil
Dill
Oregano
Sage
Thyme
Fall Crop SetApple
Broccoli
Cranberry
Pumpkin
Sweet Potato
Fall Flower SetCelosia
Chrystanthemum
Fog Orchid
Heather
Viola
Fall Forage SetChestnut
Garlic
Horseradish
Moon Fruit
Rosemary
Winter Crop SetBeet
Cauliflower
Daikon Radish
Pomegranate
Snow Peas
Winter Flower SetCrocus
Frost Lily
Jasmine
Poinsetta
Snapdragon
Winter Forage SetBurdock Root
Holly
Oyster Mushroom
Pineshroom
Rose Hip

As with Fish, there are three collections consisting of items found within the Mines. These can be found at any time of year:

Collection nameItems needed
Upper Mines Forage SetNarrows Moss
Red Toadstool
Shadow Flower
Sweetroot
Upper Mines Mushroom
Tide Cavern Forage SetJade Dulse
Mines Mussels
Sea Grapes
Tide Lettuce
Underseaweed
Deep Earth Forage SetCrystal Berries
Crystal Rose
Earthshroom
Rockroot
Shale Grass

How to complete the Insects Wing of the Museum in Fields of Mistria

Insect Wing in Fields of Mistria
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The Insects Wing of the Museum in Fields of Mistria has the least amount of collections to complete but is arguably the hardest to reach 100% of. Some of the insects required are incredibly rare, so you’ll need to rely on luck to complete this wing.

Here’s how to get each insect you’ll need:

Collection name Insects neededLocationWeatherTime of day
Spring Insect SetButterfly
Caterpillar
Ladybug
Luna Moth
Roly Poly
All over MistriaSun/Wind
Any
Any
Sun/Wind
Any
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Any
Any
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Any
Summer Insect SetCicada
Cricket
Dragonfly
Firefly
Sand Bug
All over Mistria, except for
Sand Bug which is found at
the Beach
Any
Any
Sun/Rain
Sun
Any
Any
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Any
Fall Insect SetCicada Nymph
Inchworm
Monarch Butterfly
Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly
Walking Leaf
All over MistriaAny
Any
Sun/Wind
Sun/Wind
Any
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Any
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Winter Insect SetBrightbulb Moth
Crystal Caterpillar
Frost Flutter Butterfly
Walking Stick
Winterpillar
All over MistriaSun/Wind
Blizzard/Snow
Sun
Sun
Sun
8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Any
6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Any
Any

The three collections which can be completed by collecting insects within the Mines can be completed at any time of year, as insects within the Mines do not have any seasonal or weather conditions:

Collection nameInsects needed
Upper Mines Insect SetCopper Nugget Beetle
Lantern Moth
Mine Cricket
Tunnel Millipede
Worm
Tide Cavern Insect SetCoral Mantis
Hermit Snail
Puddle Spider
Sea Scarab
Waterfly
Deep Earth Insect SetCrystal Wing Butterfly
Crystalline Cricket
Deep Earthworm
Gem Shard Caterpillar
Rock Roach

The Grass Insect Set asks for the following insects, which can be found all over Mistria:

SeasonInsect nameWeatherTime of day
Spring/Summer/FallGrasshopperSun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SpringPetalhopperAny6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SummerStrawhopperAnyAny
FallLeafhopperAnyAny
WinterIcehopperAnyAny

The Beach Insect Set needs you to find the following insects, which can all be found specifically at the beach in any season and any weather conditions:

  • Hermit Crab
  • Relic Crab
  • Surf Beetle
  • Waterbug
  • Beach Hopper

The Rare Insect Set requires you to collect the following insects:

SeasonInsect nameLocationWeatherTime of day
Spring/Summer/FallLightning DragonflyNarrows/Eastern RoadRain6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SpringOrchid MantisAll over MistriaAny6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SummerJewel BeetleAll over MistriaAnyAny
SummerMagma BeetleAll over MistriaAnyAny
FallMistmothAll over MistriaSun/Wind8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

Like the Legendary Fish Set, the Legendary Insect Set requires you to find different insects that can be found all over Mistria but only in specific seasons:

SeasonInsect nameWeatherTime of day
Spring/Summer/FallSpeedy SnailAnyAny
SpringFlower Crown BeetleSun/Wind6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
SummerStrobe FireflySun8 p.m. – 2 a.m.
FallFairy BeeSun/Wind6 a.m. – 12 p.m.
WinterSnowball BeetleBlizzard/SnowAny

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