Museums · North West England
Gem Rock Museum
Gem Rock Museum — museum in Creetown, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Gem Rock Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1971. Address: DG8 7HJ. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Creetown, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 54.9033°, -4.3759°.
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Official information
The Gem Rock Museum is a family-owned museum located in Creetown, Scotland, showcasing a diverse collection of gems, crystals, minerals, and fossils. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including The Professor’s Study and The Crystal Cave, which highlight the beauty and variety of natural stones.
Place summary
The Gem Rock Museum is a modern museum located in the Scottish Lowlands, postcode DG8. Established in 1971, it focuses on gemstones and minerals, showcasing a variety of collections that highlight their natural beauty and geological significance.
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- Coordinates
- 54.9033, -4.3759
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG8 7HJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Phone
- +44 (0)1671 820 357
- Established
- 1971
- Opening
- Daily 10am–4pm
- Official site
- www.gemrock.net
Sources
- wikidata: Q113363922 (CC0)
- commons: Gem Rock Museum, Creetown - geograph.org.uk - 3546435.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gem Rock Museum?
- Gem Rock Museum is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG8 7HJ).
- What is Gem Rock Museum?
- Gem Rock Museum — museum in Creetown, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Gem Rock Museum?
- Drivers can use postcode DG8 7HJ.
- When was Gem Rock Museum built?
- Built or established in 1971.
- How do I get to Gem Rock Museum?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG8 7HJ. It sits within the Dumfries and Galloway parliamentary constituency.