Museums · London
The Museum of Practical Geology
In or near London.
The Museum of Practical Geology — museum building at 28 Jermyn Street, London (now demolished).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus · 0.1 km
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
The Museum of Practical Geology is a museum in London. The original architect was James Pennethorne. It sits within the Cities of London and Westminster parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.1 km away. Postcode area W1J.
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Place summary
The Museum of Practical Geology is located in Westminster, London, postcode W1J. Designed by architect James Pennethorne, the museum focuses on the application of geological sciences.
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- Coordinates
- 51.5096, -0.1354
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1J 0DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 20 7287 2875
- Nearest railway station
- Piccadilly Circus — 0.1 km
- Official site
- jermynstreettheatre.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q98203378 (CC0)
- commons: The Museum of Practical Geology, Piccadilly; the entrance fa Wellcome V0013871.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Museum of Practical Geology?
- The Museum of Practical Geology is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1J 0DD), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is The Museum of Practical Geology?
- The Museum of Practical Geology — museum building at 28 Jermyn Street, London (now demolished).
- How do I get to The Museum of Practical Geology?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1J 0DD.
- How do I get to The Museum of Practical Geology?
- The nearest railway station is Piccadilly Circus, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1J 0DD.