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Yavapai Geology Museum, Grand Canyon National Park

4.3
#11 of 26 in Childrens Museums in Arizona
Science Museum · Hidden Gem · Specialty Museum
Yavapai Geology Museum is known for having one of the most scenic views of the entire canyon in nearly all directions. Housed in a historic building that dates to 1928, the museum offers answers to many questions about the geology of the region, explaining the deposition of the rock layers or the uplift of the Colorado Plateau. To visit Yavapai Geology Museum on your holiday in Grand Canyon National Park, and find out what else Grand Canyon National Park has to offer, use our Grand Canyon National Park.
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  • By CWGross
    Speaking as a museum professional with a background in geology, I feel I can say authoritatively that the Yavapai museum is a necessary, integral part of your Grand Canyon experience. It's one thing.....  more »
  • By jesseo582
    Walking the rim to get different perspectives on the canyon is way to appreciate geology if you’re unable to go down into it. Helpful signs along the way shed some light but a cohesive geologic...  more »
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