The Lapworth Museum of Geology

Artist impression of the redeveloped museumStudents looking at fossil AllosaurusLapworth fossilsRock section in the Lapworth Museum

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One of the finest geological museums in the UK

One of the finest geological museums in the UK

One of the finest geological museums in the UK

The Lapworth Museum of Geology dates back to 1880, and is one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK. Throughout its long history the Lapworth Museum has provided a valuable resource for students, schools and colleges, research workers, enthusiasts and anyone with an interest in, or desire to learn, about geology.

Charles Lapworth, First Professor of Geology "The problems Geology aims to solve are among the most attractive and difficult to engage the ingenuity of man."

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The museum is open to the public and provides for school, college, adult education and community groups.

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The Lapworth Museum of Geology is supported by the Higher Education Funding Council for England