A geologist's paradise, the Geological Museum in Perak is one of its kinds in Malaysia. Located at Jalan Sultan Azian Shah in state capital Ipoh, the Geological Museum was established in 1957.
One of the premier Perak attractions for researchers and scientists, the Geological Museum houses more than 600 samples of minerals and their ores. These samples have been classified according to their chemical content and structure.
If you wish to see the best specimen of cassiterite in the world, Geological Museum, Perak is just the right place for you. Also renowned for its exhibition of tin ore, the museum is quite appealing to students and aficionados of geology.
On Perak Malaysia tours, tourists often visit the Geological Museum out of sheer curiosity, even if they are not well versed in geology. The shimmer of minerals is captivating to many of them.
Geological Museum, Perak boasts of an impressive array of precious stones and rock specimens, along with age-old fossils. Thus, this place has also been a favorite with archaeologists and historians who come here looking for clues about the history of Perak and the evolution of its civilization.
The Geological Museum, Perak is open to the public on all days of the week except Sundays. From Monday to Friday, it is open from 8 am to 4.15 pm, and on Saturdays, only till 12.45 pm. Even though there is no entrance fee, visitors need to obtain permission from the tourist information desk at the museum.
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