The original structure, established in July of 1928, was designed by the architect Herbert C. Maier. The bulding was erected on a site selected by a team of geologists in order to observe the Grand Canyon geology and to understand it. The exhibitions of the actual museum explain the deposition of the rock layers, the elevation of the Colorado plateau, the sculpture of the Grand Canyon. The exhibitions include pretty handcraft works, three-dimensional models, indicative photos and interpretation panels allowing the visitors of the park to see and understand the geological history of the region. A topographic relief map mimics the view of the canyon in precise detail. The visitors can soon understand the three dimensional nature and the scale of Grand Canyon.
Photo: Grand Canyon NPS