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Ucla Collection of Meteorites

Ucla Collection of Meteorites is a science & technology museum & planetarium in Los Angeles, California. It is one of the U.S. museums catalogued by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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About this museum

What is Ucla Collection of Meteorites?

The UCLA Collection of Meteorites is one of the largest meteorite collections in the United States. It is housed in the Geology Building at the University of California, Los Angeles. The collection of meteorites began in 1934 when William Andrews Clark, Jr. donated a 357-pound (162 kg) fragment of the Canyon Diablo meteorite, now known as the Clark Iron. Over time, the collection grew to include over 2,400 samples from about 1,500 different meteorites. The collection holds forty mostly complete meteorites. A museum exhibiting 100 specimens from the larger collection opened to the public in 2013, with a grand opening in January 2014.

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The record

Museum details

Name
Ucla Collection of Meteorites
Type
Science & Technology Museum & Planetarium
City
Los Angeles
State
California
Website
http://meteorites.ucla.edu/
IMLS Museum ID
8409501020
Coordinates
34.05799, -118.44450
What kind of museum is Ucla Collection of Meteorites?

Ucla Collection of Meteorites is classified as a science & technology museum & planetarium in the IMLS Museum Data Files. Browse more science & technology museum & planetariums →

Where is Ucla Collection of Meteorites located?

Ucla Collection of Meteorites is located in Los Angeles, California at approximately 34.05799, -118.44450. See the map above.

Does Ucla Collection of Meteorites have a website?

Yes — the IMLS record lists http://meteorites.ucla.edu/. Hours and admission can change, so check the official site before you visit.

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