Geological Museum (Malaysia)
# Geological Museum (Malaysia)

The Geological Museum (Malay: Muzium Geologi) is a museum in Ipoh, Kinta District, Perak, Malaysia.

## 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 $m^2.$ 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. It displays more than 600 types of minerals and various stones.

