The Lapworth Museum of Geology

Welcome to the Lapworth Museum of Geology!

From rocks and fossils to volcanoes, earthquakes, and even dinosaurs, the Lapworth Museum captures the imagination of all visitors as they explore life over the past 3.5 billion years.

Our innovative galleries showcase exceptional objects from one of the UK’s most outstanding geological collections. Entry is free and there is no need to book before visiting.

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The Virtual Museum is now open!

Enter the Lapworth Museum from anywhere in the world.

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Visit the Museum

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About the Museum

About-the-MuseumWe are one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK
 

Teaching and Learning

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Museum News

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What's on

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Collections

Collections
We hold the most extensive geological collections in the Midlands
 

Object of the Month

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Volunteering

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Click here to donate and support the Lapworth Museum of Geology

Your gift to support the Lapworth Museum will allow us to provide an exciting programme of high quality activities and events for our diverse and expanding audiences. It will also allow us to maintain and develop our nationally and internationally important collections.

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