The construction of the museum started in July 1955 when the groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by the Crown Prince of Perak, Idris Shah II.

[1] The museum was extensively renovated and upgraded to increase the exhibition space and collections under the Ninth Malaysia Plan.

The building forms an integral part of the Minerals and Geoscience Department Complex of Ipoh.

The museum is divided into seven zones, ranging from the history of the museum and department, history of earth, dinosaur, minerals, mining activities, mineral exploration, geological hazards and more.

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