Visit to Museum Lapworth Museum of Geology at The University of Birmingham. A Research Day to support the Feltmatters Minerals, Rocks, Crystals Theme giving an opportunity to photograph /& draw items from this incredible collection.

I have negotiated a visit with the museum and exclusive use of the Education room, where we will have access to the exhibits, enabling us examine some of the exhibits in closer detail…

Meeting Date: 14th June 2025 – Lapworth Museum, Birmingham

The Lapworth Museum of Geology is one of the oldest geological museums in the UK! It was founded in 1880, and is named after Charles Lapworth, the first Professor of Geology at Mason College. This was the forerunner to the University of Birmingham, and the Museum can still be found in the Grade II listed Aston Webb Building, therefore retains its original Edwardian setting and interior. Throughout its long history, the Museum has provided a valuable resource for students, researchers, and anyone with a desire to learn about geology. A visit to the Museum provides insight into how the Earth and its life began and changed through time.

The Lapworth Museum is located within the University of Birmingham’s Aston Webb A Block building just off the Ring Road South. This building is on the Edgbaston Campus and a map can be found by visiting https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/cultural-attractions/lapworth-museum-of-geology/visit-us The Lapworth is easily accessible by a range of sustainable transport methods, including a five minute walk from the University Station and on multiple cycle and bus routes.

On weekend visitors can park on the University campus. Parking is free to all campus visitors on weekends. The nearest car park is the multistorey North East Car Park, a pay and display venue (change only) a 10 minute walk from the Museum. Blue Badge holders must approach the University via the ring road (see our Edgbaston Campus Map above) and inform security of your needs. There are limited Blue Badge spaces adjacent to the Museum. Please note parking cannot be reserved for any members of the public. For more information, contact or 0121 414 7294.

Please let Emma at if you would like to attend any of the upcoming sessions. This way we can gauge interest and let the Lapworth know how many to expect. Thank you.