Virginia Tech Museum of Geosciences
The
Museum holds a collection of over 13,000 minerals used for
research, education, and display. Many Virginia specimens are
included in the collection, as well as specimens from famous
mining localities worldwide. Exhibits include gems, minerals,
and a full-scale model of an Allosaurus dinosaur skeleton found
in Utah. Geoscience teaching kits, materials, and activities
are available for loan to educators and for use in classrooms
and outreach programs.