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Museums Museum of the Earth Sciences at Radford University

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    Museum of the Earth Sciences
    Center for the Sciences, Radford University campus
    Radford, VA 24142
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    540-267-3153 (Radford Visitor's Center)
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From stones to bones,the Museum of the Earth Sciences provides a fascinating journey through the remarkable history of the earth. With exhibits featuring a life-size replica of a Tyrannosaurus rex skull to a glowing exhibit of fluorescent minerals,the Museum of the Earth Sciences is a unique learning experience encompassing earth science-related themes. 

The Radford University Museum of the Earth Sciences, a component of the Department of Geology in the Artis College of Science and Technology and an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Natural History, serves as an educational resource for earth science related themes for the university, K12 communities and the general public. 
Hours
Monday  - 10 a.m. -  7 p.m.

Tuesday  - 9 a.m. -  5 p.m.

Wednesday -  10 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Thursday - 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Friday - 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday - 10 a.m. - noon

Sunday - Closed

When Radford University is in session.

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Last Updated: 01/30/2019

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