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.
pictured: Museum exhibits and exterior view of the building
Detailed Information
Contacts:
Address:
School of Geography, Earth & Environmental Sciences,
University of Birmingham,
Edgbaston,
Birmingham
B15 2TT.
Tel 0121 414 7294.
Contact Person(s):Mr. J.C Clatworthy (Director),
Dr Jake Atterby (j.atterby@bham.ac.uk) (Learning and Community Development Officer)
Anna Leppanen (a.z.a.leppanen@bham.ac.uk) (Learning, Communication and Engagement Officer)
Admission
- Free.
The rock wall
Opening Hours
- Please see museum website for details
Facilities
- Lecture room and research facilities available.
Services
- Guided tours by arrangement.
- A programme of public lectures.
- Calendar of family activities.
- A schools programme.
- Schools loan collections.
- Identifications.
- Temporary exhibition space with regularly changing exhibitions and displays.
Average Length of Visit
- 1-2 hours.
How to get there:
- Trains: Cross City line trains from New Street to University Station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 63 from city centre.
- Car/coach: 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.
Disabled Visitors
- Disabled access
Parking
- Cars: Car parks on campus, directions from barrier attendant.
- Coaches:free coach parking on campus, directions from barrier attendant.