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Ten of the Coolest Pieces in the Orton Museum

The Ohio State Alumni Magazine staff has made its pick of ten of the coolest pieces in the Orton Museum. Check out what they liked best!

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Bringing STEM Education into the Central Ohio Community

Central Ohio has a new magazine that brings awareness of nature, science, and sustainability. Ribbit! launched in Autumn 2024, and publishes quarterly. The magazine is written with kids in mind,…

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WestFest 2024

Join the Orton Geological Museum and many other exhibitors at WestFest again this year! 

WestFest is a free, family-friendly event highlighting STEM learning and sustainability. It will…

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Earth Science Week 2024

In celebration of Earth Science Week 2024, October 13-19, the Orton Geological Museum presents a new Digital Exhibit, Stones with Stories 2024. 

National Fossil Day will be Wednesday,…