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University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa, Africa

Science & Technology Education Centre

Museum or Collection Type:
Natural History & Natural Science
Institutional Type:
Science Centre

Subject:
Geology, Palaeontology

Address:
University of KZN, Science and Technology Education Centre, Private Bag X 54001, Durban 4000

Opening Hours:
Prior booking is essential

Contact:
Tanja Reinhardt (STEC Coordinator/ GEM Curator)
stec@ukzn.ac.za
Phone: +27 (0)31 260 2524
Fax: +27 (0)31 260 2280

Additional information:
Old Homepage: http://www.geology.ukzn.ac.za/EducMuseum.html

Links:
Science & Technology Education Centre
University of KwaZulu-Natal

Description:
The museum provides a series of displays pertaining to the high school geography (earth science section) syllabus, ranging from a basic introduction to minerals and rocks, to the fields of Economic and Structural Geology and Palaeontology. A more detailed display on the Geology of KwaZulu-Natal is intended to promote an awareness of our immediate geological environment. For potential students and students in the Department, there are displays relating to Geology as a Career, and Current Research taking place within the Department.