The Collections
Geological Collections at UCL | Geology Collections Highlights | History of the Collection
Geological Collections at UCL
Learning with objects has been an integral part of geological study at UCL since the first half of the nineteenth century. Today, the collection includes not only rocks,minerals and fossils collected over the last 175 years, but also some of historical importance. The highlights include the Johnston-Lavis volcanological collection, the Planetary Science Collection (Regional Planetary Image Facility) and the internationally recognized Micropalaeontological collections.
Geology Collection Highlights
Representatives from the collections are on show in the Rock Room, and in the Regional Planetary Image Facility. Click here for visiting hours. Online images of the collection can be viewed by visiting the Highlights pages.
History of the Collection
Rock Room, is one of UCL's registered museums.The Geology Collections have a history stretching back to around 1855. Find out about the trials faced by the professors, the variety of homes for the museum, important acquisitions and terrible losses. Click here for more information.
