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Geology Museum

Jl. Diponegoro 57, Bandung, Indonesia
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Ranked #5 of 26 attractions in Bandung
Type: Museums
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Leander, Texas
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31 reviews 31 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Although as in most museums, the exhibits are behind roped off areas, or behind plexiglass, many of thesemi precious rocks, geodes, and special formations, are totally hands on! It was wonderful to watch the excitement and enthusiasm of the children as they got to touch volcanic rock, or rock from a tectonic plate with indications of a fault line or... More

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Jakarta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

My son very keen to see dinosaur's fossil and I could find it here This museum is clean, both AC and Multimedia were working well

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013

This is the best museum at least in my opinion. Why I told this one is the best, let we see: 1. The parking area is very large. 2. The museum is very clean. 3. Any antiques are in a good condition. 4. The light is cool for a museum. 5. The ticket is very very cheap (less than 1... More

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Jakarta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

Located near the Gedung Sate, this Geology Museum is one place recommended for traveling and spending time with your children. The museum houses many fossils, rocks and archaeological finding, and is equipped with many explanation on history timeline of Indonesia. This two storeys museum is also a very good learning place for family with young children. I had a great... More

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Bandung, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

I came here when there is renovation in second floor. You can see fossil of dinosaurs in here. But the information in here is almost done in Bahasa Indonesia.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 March 2013 via mobile

For you want to know about pre-historical periode. You must to visit to this destination because a lot of collection of pre-historical era have in that. You can bring your family and get the new experience when you traveling in Bandung. And just to know, for entrance you don't to pay, I mean is FREE..

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 March 2013

This two storey museum house a number of dinosaur remnant and of course rocks. Visiting a nation that has more platonic activities underground than decent cab drivers on the road (hahaha), you sure need to head for this museum. Get to know your fact and it's also fun for the kids as the displays are interacting especially on the second... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 March 2013

actually i went here about 4 years ago to help my friend's assignment when i'm still in college. i was a bit skeptical at first about going to this museum but as it turns out it's pretty good. you get to learn a lot of new things, the collection was well treated, and the ticket admission was very cheap. located... More

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Bandung, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2013

I came to geology museum last year with my nephew, and this museum become much better than my last visit few years ago. The first floor seem don't change that much, but you should try to go to the 2nd floor, it's awesome!

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Padang, Indonesia
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27 helpful votes 27 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 January 2013

It has many rocks collections and fossils. You may also enjoy the T-Rex fossil erects there. It's located in the center of Bandung. It's easy to get here.

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