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
scientific research projects, publicised 50 scientific research works,
and conducted over 60 others, including two major studies on geological
sanctuaries in Vietnam and investigating geological heritage to build
geological parks and protect the environment in mining areas in Trinh Nu
of the Central Highlands 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.
He
revealed that his museum has proposed some solutions to upgrade and
expand 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 has function of preserving and
displaying geological specimens as well as promoting the work of
studying and keeping museums alive.-VNA