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.The museum is open to the public and provides for school, college, adult education and community groups. http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/index.aspx?NewsListingOrig_SyndicationType=1 Contensis: http://www.contentmanagement.co.uk http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/news/2012/heritage-lottery-grant-for-lapworth-museum.aspx The Lapworth Museum of Geology at the University of Birmingham has been awarded a Heritage Lottery Fund Development grant of £130,000 to progress plans to apply for a full grant for a major redevelopment project to create a significantly improved visitor experience and widen its access to young people, the public, and schools. Find out how you can get involved... Thu, 15 Nov 2012 09:00:00 GMT http://www.birmingham.ac.uk/facilities/lapworth-museum/news/2012/heritage-lottery-grant-for-lapworth-museum.aspx