Geological Museum, Geological museum in Higashi, Tsukuba, Japan.
The facility exhibits 2,000 specimens from a collection of 150,000 rocks, minerals, and fossils gathered by the Geological Survey of Japan since 1882.
The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology opened this geological research center in 1980 to display specimens and educate visitors.
The museum features exhibition rooms dedicated to Earth history, life evolution, minerals, rocks, fossils, and a three-dimensional model of Mount Fuji.
Located at coordinates 36°03′43″N 140°07′58″E, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM with free admission for all visitors.
The museum provides QR codes throughout the exhibits, allowing visitors to access detailed information about specimens through their smartphones.
Location: Higashi
Official opening: 1980
Website: https://gsj.jp/Muse/en
GPS coordinates: 36.06192,140.13274
Latest update: March 7, 2025 23:03
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