Geological Museum, Geological museum in Ipoh, Malaysia
The Geological Museum spans 343 square meters within the Minerals and Geoscience Department Complex, featuring seven distinct zones dedicated to earth sciences.
The museum's foundation stone was placed in 1957 by Raja Idris Shah Ibni, marking the beginning of Malaysia's central institution for geological education.
The institution maintains a collection of 600 mineral types and geological specimens that reflect Malaysia's rich natural resources and mining heritage.
Visitors can explore the museum free of charge on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM, with adjusted hours on Fridays.
The museum presents detailed dioramas of historical tin mining methods from the Kinta Valley, along with extensive cassiterite specimens from local deposits.
Location: Kinta
GPS coordinates: 4.59777,101.11909
Latest update: March 3, 2025 06:36
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