Type Museum Opened 1957 Phone +60 5-540 6000 | Opening 1957 Floor area 343 m² | |
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Location Ipoh, Kinta DistrictKinta, Perak, Malaysia Address Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah, 30820 Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia Hours Closed today SundayClosedMonday9AM–12:30PM, 2–4:30PMTuesday9AM–12:30PM, 2–4:30PMWednesday9AM–12:30PM, 2–4:30PMThursday9AM–12:30PM, 2–4:30PMFriday9AM–12PM, 3–4:30PMSaturdayClosed Similar Darul Ridzuan Museum, Extreme Park Sunway, Birch Memorial Clock To, Perak Tong, Bangunan Tabung Haji | ||
The Geological Museum (Malay: Muzium Geologi) is a museum in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.
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History
The construction of the museum started in July 1955 when the groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Perak Crown Prince Idris Shah II of Perak. The museum was finished and opened in 1957. The museum was extensively renovated and upgraded to increase the exhibition space and collections under the Ninth Malaysia Plan.
Architecture
The museum occupies an area of 343 m2. The building forms an integral part with the Minerals and Geoscience Department Complex of Ipoh.
Exhibitions
The museum is divided into seven zones, ranging from the history of the museum and department, history of earth, dinosaur, minerals, mining activities, mineral exploration, geological hazards etc.
Opening time
The museum opens everyday on weekdays free of charge.