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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.

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  • 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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