The Eatrh
The Earth is divided into three main layers based on the differences in the chemical properties of its constituent materials: the crust, mantle, and core.
Rocks
In this gallery, igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks are presented in a diverse collection and scientifically categorized.
Geological Hazards
Geological hazards are natural events that arise from Earth’s processes (in its crust, interior, and surface) and can pose risks and threats to humans, life, and infrastructure.
Statues of the Geologist and Mother Earth
Alongside the specialized and thematic exhibits, museums often incorporate artistic elements and installations to enhance their appeal. One such artistic piece is the Statue of the Geologist, installed at the entrance of the Earth Science Park Museum in Mashhad.
Subterranean Mining Gallery
This exhibition tunnel is a reconstruction of the Tabas coal mine, with an approximate length of 300 meters, designed to replicate the actual environment of a coal mine.
Geogenic diseases and their origins
The origin of all elements is the Earth, and both natural and anthropogenic contaminants can transfer from rocks and soil to water, plants, and livestock, and ultimately enter the human body through the food chain.
Ore
On the museum visit path, the ore deposits collections display various ores in the form of twenty five showcases,
Precambrian
The earliest geological era is the Precambrian, which began 4.6 billion years ago and lasted until 542 million years ago.
Paleozoic
The Paleozoic is the second geological era, beginning 542 million years ago and continuing until 241 million years ago.
World Seismotectonic Map
Seismotectonics is a branch of geology that studies the relationship between seismic phenomena and the Earth's tectonic structures and processes.
Meteorite
A meteorite is a rocky or metallic body that enters the Earth's atmosphere from space. Its high-speed movement through the atmosphere generates frictional heat, causing the object to glow and produce the luminous trail known as a "meteor" or "shooting star." A large portion of the meteorite may burn up in the atmosphere, but fragments that reach the Earth's surface are called meteorites (United States Geological Survey, USGS).
The Polarizing Light Microscope in Petrography and Paleontology
The polarizing light microscope (PLM) is one of the key instruments used in petrological, mineralogical, and paleontological studies. By utilizing polarized light, it can reveal fine structures and mineral textures that are not visible to the naked eye.
Solar System
Astronomy has always been one of the subjects of human interest that especially children and teenagers are attracted to this subject.
Astronomy has always been a subject of great interest to humans, and children and adolescents, in particular, are drawn to this field.
Mesozoic
The Mesozoic is the third geological era, lasting approximately 186 million years, from about 251 to 65 million years ago.
Land Subsidence
Vertical downward movement of the Earth's surface is referred to as land subsidence.
Sundial
A sundial is a device that measures local time during the day by using the position of the sun in the sky. The most common type of sundial consists of a rod (gnomon) placed on a flat surface, with the hours of the day marked on the surface. As the sun’s position in the sky changes, the shadow cast by the rod moves across the surface, indicating the time.
Precious and semi-precious minerals
The precious and semi-precious minerals collection in the geoscience museum of Mashhad is one of the most popular sections, especially for foreign visitors and tourists.
Cenozoic
The fourth geological era, the Cenozoic, began 65 million years ago and continues to the present day.
Coin Display Table
The ancient coins displayed in the showcase on the first floor of the museum park are the result of field investigations and sampling conducted by geologists, most of which were discovered at the bottom of mines or during geochemical sampling carried out through panning operations.
Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Energy is a form of thermal energy that is generated within the Earth. This energy is produced in volcanic regions or areas where radioactive materials undergo decay. One of the main surface indicators of geothermal energy is the presence of natural hot springs.
Dinosaur T-Rex
The species Tyrannosaurus rex (rex meaning "king" in Latin), often called T-Rex, is one of the most well-represented of the large theropods.
Geotourism
Geotourism is considered a modern and specialized branch of sustainable tourism, focusing on the recognition, conservation, and responsible utilization of geological and geomorphological features of different regions.
Dinosaur Footprints
Based on the first report published by the Geological Survey of Iran (Report No. 26 – 1972), these footprints of dinosaurs found in the Liassic formations.
Wavy Wall Design
Museums are places for imagination and for deepening the power of human creativity. They are also spaces where questions arise in the human mind. In today’s fast-paced world, people rarely have the chance to pause, think, and ask questions. Placing thought-provoking elements is one of the subtleties of creating a museum.
Edaphosaurus
Edaphosaurus (meaning “pavement lizard”) was a distinctive synapsid characterized by a large body, a relatively small head, and a prominent dorsal sail. It was an extinct member of the synapsids, neither a true dinosaur nor a modern reptile.
