The Lapworth Museum of Geology

The Lapworth Museum of Geology is currently closed.

We are putting measures in place to keep the museum a safe environment for everyone to visit and enjoy. The University of Birmingham is operating a phased reopening of buildings. Visit this page or our social media channels for updates on our opening date.

We look forward to welcoming you back soon.

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Enabling visitors to explore life over the past 3.5 billion years, the Lapworth Museum showcases exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections. Our state-of-the-art galleries and range of innovative and interactive exhibits are all completely free of charge.

From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, earthquakes, and even dinosaurs, the Museum captures the imagination of all ages.

Volunteering at the Lapworth Museum of Geology

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Our dedicated team of volunteers help with a wide range of tasks at the Museum. They help us to care for our collections and ensure we provide a high quality service to our visitors.

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