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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!
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,…
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…
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,…
Fossil "Shark" Inspires Art
A new exhibition, Fossils and Halos, will open at the Richard M. Ross Art Museum at Ohio Wesleyan University on October 15, 2024. This exhibition, which features new work by members of OWU’s Fine…
The Orton Geological Museum Turns 150!
The Orton Geological Museum, Ohio’s first natural history museum, opened to the public in August 1874. With the start of the 2024-2025 academic year, the museum enters its 150th year of operation…
A Night at The Ohio State University
The Association of Midwest Museums held its annual conference in Columbus, Ohio, July 31-August 3. Among the many events, the conference gala, "A Night at The Ohio State University," was held on…
STEAMM Rising at the Orton Museum
Columbus City School teachers participated in STEAMM Rising, an Ohio State collaboration with the City of Columbus, Columbus City Schools, and Columbus State Community College to establish…
Orton Museum at the Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show
Once again, the Orton Geological Museum will take part in the Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show, which will be held Saturday, April 6 and Sunday, April 7, 2024 at the Ohio…