Explore Nearby Museums
Radford University Museum of the Earth Sciences
Radford, Virginia
Description

The MES will continue to grow as a regional teaching resource for all students and faculty in the earth sciences. Expansion of space will be desired.

History

Opened in January 2007 as a teaching museum for classes in geology at Radford University. It is now a community resource for public and private schools. Nearly 3,000 students per year visit the museum as a supplement to their class instruction.

Artifact Collections

Collections are of rocks, minerals, gemstones and fossils.

Research Collections

None, MES is a teaching museum, not a research museum.

Programs

Monthly Public Lecture Series: Day of Science (public school program)

Facilities
Auditoriums
Lecture Halls
Library

Access: General Public, Students, Scholars

Appointment required: False

Daily Events

No daily events found.

Temporary & Traveling Exhibits

No temporary & traveling exhibits found.

Street Address
East Main Street
Radford, VA 24142
Mailing Address
Radford University
Campus Box 6939
Radford, VA 24141
phone: 540-831-1171
fax: 540-831-5732
e-mail: slenhart@radford.edu
home page: www.radford.edu/mes
Submit Updated Data
Submit Events
Hours of Operation

The Museum of the Earth Sciences is open while Radford University is in session. It is closed when Radford University is closed.

Monday, Wednesday11 AM - 2 PM
Thursday2 PM - 5 PM

1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month --- 10:00a.m. to Noon

Admission
Museum Type(s)
Natural History
Science
Specialized
University
Staff
DISCLAIMER
This information, including business hours, addresses and contact information is provided for general reference purposes only. No representation is made or warranty is given as to its content or the reliability thereof. User assumes all risk of use. Stories USA, Inc. and its content suppliers assume no responsibility for any loss or delay resulting from such use. Please call ahead to verify the dates, the location and directions.