Lapworth Museum of Geology
Geology museum with collections of rocks, fossils, minerals, historical maps and documents; many collections historically and scientifically important. Collections from the West Midlands and many other worldwide localities.
School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences,University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham B15 2TT.
Tel: 0121 414 7294.
Fax: 0121 414 4942.
Contact: Professor. M.P. Smith (Director)
Mr. J.C. Clatworthy (Curator)
Website: www.lapworth.bham.ac.uk
- Opening hours:
- All year round. Weekdays 9.0 a.m. - 5.0 p.m.
- Weekends 2:00pm - 5:00pm
- Other times by arrangement.
- Closed Christmas and Easter - Check with museum for dates
- Admission:
- Free.
- Facilities:
- Lecture room and research facilities available.
- Services:
- Guided tours by arrangement.
- Schools loan collections.
- Identifications.
- Occasional informal day-schools based on collections in the museum.
- Changing exhibitions and displays.
- Disabled visitors:
- Disabled access.
- How to get there:
- Train: Cross City line trains from New Street to University Station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 63 from city centre.
- Car: Take the A38 (Bristol Road) out of Birmingham City Centre for 3 miles, at end of dual carriageway turn right into Edgbaston Park Road; University campus barrier 400m on left.
- Parking:
- Cars: Car parks on campus, directions from barrier attendant.
- Coaches: free coach parking on campus, directions from barrier attendant.
- Average length of visit:
- 1-2 hours.
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