Welcome to the Lapworth Museum of Geology! 
Entry is free and there is no need to book before visiting.

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.

If you are visiting the Museum during the Commonwealth Games period (21st July to 10th August) please read the important information on our 'Visit the Museum' page below.

Visit the Museum

We hold the finest and most extensive collections of fossils, minerals and rocks in the Midlands.

What's on

Exciting family activities, from educational talks, to tours and arts & crafts activities

Our collections

The finest and most extensive collections of fossils, minerals and rocks in the region

About the Museum

The Lapworth Museum of Geology is one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK.

Teaching and Learning

With everything from dinosaurs to diamonds there is something to spark everyone's imagination!

Object of the Month

Take a look at our previous Objects of the Month.

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