Lapworth Museum

The Lapworth Museum of Geology has the finest and most extensive collections of fossils, minerals and rocks in the Midland Region. The Museum dates back to 1880, and is one of the oldest specialist geological museums in the UK.

The collections contain in excess of 250,000 specimens. In addition to rocks, fossils and minerals, there are large collections of early geological maps, equipment, models, photographic material, and also zoological specimens and stone axes. The fossil collections are important both scientifically and historically, with exceptionally well-preserved specimens from the Midlands and many other famous fossil localities in the UK, and throughout the world.

The museum is open to the public and provides for school, college, adult education and community groups. Group visits are welcomed and should be booked in advance. Tours, talks and access to additional collections are available by prior arrangement. Contact the museum for details and booking. There is no charge for admission to the Lapworth museum.