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Fish teeth, Onychodus sigmoids

Curating an Historical Geological Collection

In 2025, much of the historic 19th century geological collection reposited at Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio, was transferred to the Orton Geological Museum for long-term safekeeping…

Orton Hall entry

Orton Museum Hours During Winter Break December 2025–January 2026

During Winter Break, December 18, 2025–January 11, 2026, the Orton Geological Museum will be observing the same hours of operation as the Orton Memorial Library of Geology. The museum gallery will…

Macromyzon fossil

History-Making Worm

Worms play important roles in both terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems but rarely make the news. This is especially true for fossil worms. However, earlier this month, a new fossil worm described…

Skull of "Jeff," the Megalonyx

Giant Ground Sloth in the News

"Jeff," the giant ground sloth skeleton in the Orton Geological Museum, continues to inspire awe among museum visitors and curiosity from scientists. With support from the Battelle Engineering,…

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