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Geology Museum

Jl. Diponegoro 57, Bandung, Indonesia
Ranked #5 of 18 attractions in Bandung
4.0 of 5 stars 23 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Jakarta
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

As with many other museums in Indonesia, the Geology Museum is modestly funded. The maintenance is decent, although some spots - particularly those hidden to the average visitor's eyes - can be quite dusty. Although it's called the Geology Museum, it also hosts historical and cultural exhibits such as skulls of prehistoric people, traditional weapons, statues, and ritual tools. From... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 16, 2012

Like most museum in Indonesia, they failed to make it engaging for the visitors, all you have are static displays with poor placard as information source. Great T-Rex fossil though! More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 5, 2012

Some exhibits are interesting, such as the T-rex bone were quite impressive. Other collections were old and dusty. Need to renew the collections. More

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Jakarta, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 27, 2012

Took my brother here couple of times and the t-rex still amaze me. I like the fact that it really gives a geological histories to us and it is a good place to learn. I suggest you to bring your children here and gain a knowledge of your own too :) More

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paris
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 9, 2012

A good sources for those who'd passion for history of flora & fauna More

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jakarta
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed March 7, 2012

take your children to learn about creature live in B.C period ... it will be more easy for them to understand through visualization More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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9 reviews 9 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

Free entrance, nice library and good set-up. Centrally located in the heart of Bandung. More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012

My father was the curator during its renovation. I must say it is a place of wonderful memories. I have always been and always am fascinated by its art deco architecture. It was pleasantly haunting during my childhood, and even more beautiful now as an adult. I had my post wedding photos there; and by camera, it is amazing how... More

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Jakarta
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

the collections, entertaining for kids and family, not pricey More

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Jakarta, Indonesia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed December 27, 2011

I would possibly go back considering its interesting information :) More

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