Visit the Lapworth Museum
The Lapworth Museum of Geology is one of the oldest geological museums in the UK! It was founded in 1880, and is named after Charles Lapworth, the first Professor of Geology at Mason College. This was the forerunner to the University of Birmingham, and the Museum can still be found in the Grade II listed Aston Webb Building, therefore retains its original Edwardian setting and interior. Throughout its long history, the Museum has provided a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone with a desire to learn about geology. A visit to the Museum provides insight into how the Earth and its life began and changed through time.
Christmas Closure
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The Museum will be closed from 23 December 2024 and will resume normal opening hours on 2 January 2025.
Opening times
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Contact our team for group visits
Monday to Friday - 10:00 till 17:00
Saturday and Sunday - 12:00 till 17:00
Entry is free and there is no need to book before visiting.
Getting here
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Edgbaston Campus map (PDF - 824KB)
The Lapworth Museum is located within the University of Birmingham's Aston Webb A Block building just off the Ring Road South. This building is marked as R4 on the attached map. We are easily accessible by a range of sustainable transport methods, including a five minute walk from the University Station and on multiple cycle and bus routes.
Parking
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Visitor parking information
On weekdays visitors are unable to park on the University campus. The nearest car park is the multistorey North East Car Park, a pay and display venue (change only) a 10 minute walk from the Museum. Parking is free to all campus visitors on weekends. Blue Badge holders must approach the University via the ring road (see our Edgbaston Campus Map above) and inform security of your needs. There are limited Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the Museum. Please note we are unable to reserve parking for any members of the public. For more information, contact lapworth@contacts.bham.ac.uk or 0121 414 7294.
Contact the Museum
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Email the Museum
Address: Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham, B15 2TT.
Telephone: 0121 414 7294
Fax: 0121 414 4942
Easy Read Visual Guide to Visiting
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Easy Read Guide (PDF - 2.35MB)
The Museum has prepared an easy read document in order to support visitors and groups in preparing for their visit.
Food and Drink
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The Lapworth Museum of Geology is currently not selling food and drink in the Museum Shop. There are a number of places where you can purchase food and drink on the University of Birmingham campus.
Environmental Sustainability
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Sustainability Plan (DOCX - 128KB)
The Lapworth Museum of Geology is committed to promoting positive environmental practices in our day-to-day operations and with our collaborators, the wider University campus, and cultural sector. If you'd like to learn about our current and previous work relating to this, take a look at our Environmental Sustainability Action Plan below.