based on 15 reviewsFounded in 1916, the The Geological Museum of China is an early public natural science museum in China. Featuring a long history, a large number of collections, and a fine display, etc, it has become a famous museum in Asia. According to the structure of the earth layers, five basic exhibition halls are established—the Earth Hall, the Mineral Rock Hall, the Gem Hall, the Prehistoric Biology Hall, and the National Land Resources Hall. There are also two temporary exhibition halls tracking hot issues in geoscience with consistently updated content.




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Show More ReviewsIf you want to see dazzling arrays of gemstones and minerals, this is a must-see! The main feature is its sheer size! The massive dimensions are truly awe-inspiring! The other parts, however, are a bit dated for a national museum and the space is rather small.