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The Yavapai Museum of Geology, built in 1928, was placed precisely so that geologists could observe and understand the geology of the canyon. Architect Herbert Maier designed it to blend in with its environment, and local materials like ponderosa pine and Kaibab limestone were used in its construction. Inside, visitors will find a near perfect topographic model of the canyon view from the Yavapai Observation Station. It provides a tactile representation of the Grand Canyon in scale. Other highlights are interpretive panels, three-dimensional models, and exquisite artwork. Visitors can compare the view from the observation deck to the topographic model. The museum has a souvenir shop and book store, too.

Grand Canyon Village, AZ, Phone: 928-638-7890

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