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Location
Visitor tip
Start your visit at the entrance where you'll be greeted by an impressive mastodon skeleton - it's a great orientation point and sets the tone for the museum's quality collections
Visitor tip
Don't miss the fluorescent mineral exhibit, which is a unique highlight that sets this museum apart from other geology museums
Visitor tip
Take advantage of the hands-on programs and public tours offered, which can enhance understanding of the geology collections beyond self-guided exploration
About Rutgers Geology Museum
Fossils & a mummy in a landmark building. Minerals, fossil collections, geologic specimens & a mummy in a historic museum built in 1872.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Admission
- Free
- Programs
- Exhibits, lectures, tours, virtual programs
What visitors say
Small place but is actually really nice and unique. There is a small gift shop as well inside lol. Lots of small exhibits as well, rocks, mummies, minerals, fossils
Such a cool and totally free museum hidden on the Rutgers campus! Walked in within minutes and was immediately wowed by the mastodon skeleton greeting you at the entrance. The mineral and fossil collections are impressive and the whole…
The Rutgers geology museum is a really great place to be. They have minerals, fossils, and rocks. The staff there are really friendly and willing to engage in a conversation about rocks. They even have a fluorescent mineral exhibit!…
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Did You Know?
- The museum was built in 1872, making it a historic landmark building on the Rutgers University campus
- The museum features a mastodon skeleton at the entrance that greets visitors
- The museum has a fluorescent mineral exhibit, which is an uncommon and visually distinctive collection
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