DHANBAD GEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
Sardar Patel Nagar, Dhanbad, Jharkhand, India
Geological Museum of Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines), Dhanbad established in 1926, is a treasure trove of more than 12,000 exhibits and displays of typical and rare specimens of minerals, rocks and fossils and models of earth processes and evolution of life. Besides, the museum has an excellent collection of gemstones, in natural and polished forms. There are collections of fossils (age-wise, phylum-wise) of both plants and animals, rocks of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic groups and minerals (element-wise, state-wise, genesis-wise- type/group-wise). Various physical features of rocks, namely folds, faults, joints and foliations together with different geomorphic models are also included in the exhibits.
Suggested time duration
4 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
March to July
Do's & Dont's
- Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety.
- Don't touch the Articafts.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturday | 09:00 AM | 05:30 PM | Free | Free |
- Sunday is Holiday
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Dhanbad Bus Stand |
2.3 KM | 18003456538 |
 Dhanbad Junction |
3 KM | 139 |
 Kazi Nazrul Islam Airport |
95 KM | 919933300606 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Infants
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Saw Para | 2 KM |
Nearest Temples
DHANBAD SHAKTI MANDIR
Shakti Mandir was built in 15th century AD
CHHINNAMASTA TEMPLE
This temple was constructed in Tantric style of architecture
Nearest Attractions
OutdoorZAIKA RESORT
A perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones
WildlifeJAWAHARLAL NEHRU BIOLOGICAL PARK
This is the largest zoological garden of the Jharkhand state
BoatingSHIKARA POINT BOATING
The lake,a magnet for migratory birds from as far as siberia
TrekkingPARASNATH TREKKING
The hill is named after Lord Parshvanatha, the 23rd Tirthankara
Hill StationBANSA HILL STATION
Surrounded by lush green forest and famous for trekking
DamPANCHET DAM
The last of the four multi-purpose dams included in D.V.C
WaterfallsUSRI WATERFALLS
Ushree means a "beautiful source"
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