Geological Museum moves to raise national position
The Vietnam Geological Museum is gradually taking steps to raise its position as the leading national standard museum specialising in geology.
Since 1991, it has completed eight, publicised 50 and conducted over 60 scientific research projects, including two on geological sanctuaries in Vietnam and geological heritage to build geological parks and protect the environment in Trinh Nu mining areas of the Central Highland province of Dak Nong.
However, according to Director of the museum La The Phuc, over 58,000 specimens, including tens of rare sample collections, are insufficient to illustrate the special features and diversity of Vietnam’s mineral resources.
Additionally, there are no documents reflecting the historical development of geology or Vietnamese geologists, Phuc added.
He cited degrading infrastructure and unappealing displays as the reasons behind the museum’s failure to win public attention.
Phuc revealed that his museum has proposed some solutions for upgrading and expanding the display areas as it needs around 2,400 square metres to meet the requirements of a national standard museum.
Established in 1914, the museum was designed to preserve and display geological specimens as well as promoting the work of studying and keeping museums alive.