Museums · West Midlands
Lapworth Museum of Geology
In or near Birmingham.
Lapworth Museum of Geology — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- University · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Lapworth Museum of Geology is a museum located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Lapworth Museum of Geology showcases an extensive collection of geological artifacts spanning 4.6 billion years of history, including fossils and minerals. It serves as a resource for both public education and academic research, offering free entry to all visitors.
Place summary
The Lapworth Museum of Geology is located in the West Midlands, postcode B15. This museum showcases a significant collection of geological specimens, providing insights into Earth's history and processes. It is part of the University of Birmingham and serves as an educational resource for both the public and academic communities.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4493, -1.9323
- District
- Birmingham
- Parish
- Birmingham, unparished area
- Postcode
- B15 2TT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Birmingham Selly Oak
- Nearest railway station
- University — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Mo-Fr 10:00-17:00; Sa,Su 12:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.birmingham.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: way/674362062 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Lapworth Museum of Geology?
- Lapworth Museum of Geology is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode B15 2TT), in the parish of Birmingham, unparished area.
- What is Lapworth Museum of Geology?
- Lapworth Museum of Geology — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Lapworth Museum of Geology?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode B15 2TT.
- Is Lapworth Museum of Geology free to visit?
- Yes, Lapworth Museum of Geology is free to enter.
- How do I get to Lapworth Museum of Geology?
- The nearest railway station is University, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode B15 2TT.