The Geological Museum in Syktyvkar was opened in 1968 and named after A.A. Chernov, who is known for his discovery of the Pechora coal basin. The museum focuses on regional features, and all its exhibits were collected by employees of the Institute of Geology in the northeast of the European part of Russia.

The museum's collection includes samples of ancient flora and fauna, minerals, as well as samples of black and non-ferrous metals and fossil fuels. These exhibits have not only scientific but also cultural and aesthetic significance.

The museum's displays are accompanied by digital maps in the hall of minerals and gemstones, which demonstrate the geographical distribution of minerals and ores. The exhibitions provide a visual representation of the geological structure of the Komi Republic.

The museum features exhibition halls such as "History of Geological Research in the Komi Republic," "Minerals of the Komi Republic," "Mineralogy," "Lithology," "Petrology," "Gemstone Raw Materials," "Noah's Ark," and "Structure of the Earth's Crust and Evolution of the Organic World."