Geology Museum, Bhimavaram
| Place | Bhimavaram |
|---|---|
| State | Andhra Pradesh |
| Virtual Museum | No |
| Year of Establishment | Not Available |
| Museum Type | Natural History / Academic Museum |
| National Importance Museum | No |
| Address | Geology Museum, Dantuluri Narayana Raju College, Balusumudi, Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh - 534202 |
| Visiting Time | During college hours (Monday–Saturday) Prior coordination with the Department of Geology is recommended. |
| Entry Fee | Free Entry |
Museum Introduction
The Geology Museum is an integral part of the Dantuluri Narayana Raju (D.N.R.) College in Bhimavaram, West Godavari District, Andhra Pradesh. Established as part of the college’s academic infrastructure, it serves as an experiential learning center, housing a diverse repository of geological specimens curated by both faculty and students through field research and academic tours.
General Collections
The museum holds a specialized collection focused on Earth sciences. It features natural crystals, various mineral suites, zeolites, ores, and diverse rock formations. The collection is designed to support the curriculum of the Geology Department, providing students with tactile, hands-on examples of structural geology and mineralogy.
Unique Historical Collections
Polymetallic Nodules: A highlight of the collection, these nodules were sourced from the floor of the Arabian Sea, representing significant marine geological samples. Precious Stones: A display of rare, naturally occurring gemstones. Structural Models: A variety of scale models demonstrating geological processes, faulting, and folding, used for teaching foundational earth science concepts.
Additional Information
| Archaeological Survey of India | No |
|---|---|
| Notes | The museum operates alongside the Zoology Museum and Botany Museum within the same college campus, forming a comprehensive natural history hub for the region. It is maintained under the oversight of the D.N.R. College authorities and functions primarily as a teaching laboratory for geology undergraduates. |
| Artifacts | Crystalline structures; Rare mineral ores; Fossilized specimens; Landform and structural geology models; Marine polymetallic nodules. |
| Highly Descriptive | No |
| Contact Details |
+91 8816 224119 +91 8816 224072 |
| Email ID | contact@dnrcollege.org |
Artifact Gallery
