School of Earth Sciences Museum

The collection consists of earth science materials: rocks, minerals, fossils, thin sections and cores. Some are displayed in glass cabinets with explanatory details. Several large teaching specimens (up to 8 tonnes each) are featured in the outdoor landscaped rock garden.

Address: 
James Cook University of North Queensland, Townsville, QLD
Tel: 
0747814756
Hours: 
9am-5pm Mon-Fri
Admission: 
Free
Facilities: 
Limited wheelchair access, toilets nearby, tours by appointment, educational activities by appointment, research collections available by appointment
Collection: 
Approximately 50,000 catalogued items; several thousand uncatalogued items