Geological Museum

Established in 1957, the Geological Museum at

Jalan Sultan Azian Shah in lpoh houses a
collection of over 600 samples of minerals,
classified according to chemical content and
structure. The museum is well known for its
exhibition of tin ore, including the best specimen of
cassiterite in the world. There is also an
impressive collection of fossils, precious stones
and rock specimens.
Visiting hours are from 8.00 am to 4.15 pm (Mon-
Fri) and 8.00 am to 12.45 pm (Sat). Admission is
free but visitors must obtain entry permission from
the information counter.