Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum
Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum is a scenic area in Urumqi, China. Opening hours: October 1, 1984
Visitor information
- Also known as
- 新疆地质矿产博物馆
- City
- Urumqi
- Address
- No. 430, Youyou North Road, Urumqi
- Opening hours
- October 1, 1984
- Coordinates
- 43.8289693, 87.5103983
About Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum
Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum, formerly known as Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Exhibition Hall, is located at No. 430 Youyou North Road, Urumqi. It is a provincial comprehensive geological science museum in China. Officially opened in September 1984. The new museum has a construction area of 8,400 square meters and an exhibition area of more than 4,600 square meters. The Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum was changed to the Xinjiang Geology Exhibition Hall in 1964. The exhibition building was rebuilt in 1979 and renamed the Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Exhibition Hall in 1982. It was officially opened on October 1, 1984. It was changed to its current name in August 1986. The museum collects more than 12,000 specimens of minerals, rocks, ores, and animal and plant fossils, including more than 100 first-class specimens.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum?
Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum is in Urumqi, China. Address: No. 430, Youyou North Road, Urumqi (coordinates 43.8289693, 87.5103983).
What are the opening hours of Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum?
Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum opening hours: October 1, 1984
How do I visit Xinjiang Geology and Minerals Museum with a local guide?
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