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Virtual Tour of Orton Hall
With its beautiful architecture, historic Orton Hall is an OSU landmark. Completed in 1893, it was constructed to house Ohio's first natural history museum and the University Library. You can now…
An OSU icon: "Jeff" the Giant Ground Sloth
“Jeff,” the informal name of the giant ground sloth skeleton in the Orton Geological Museum, is one of Ohio State’s most distinctive and recognizable images. Viewed by >30,000 visitors…
Coffee Social in the Orton Museum
The School of Earth Sciences is once again hosting a Coffee Social Hour for students, staff, and faculty! The Coffee Social Hour is held on Thursdays, 10:00-11:00 am, beginning November 3. On…
New Digital Exhibit for Earth Science Week 2022
October 9-15 is Earth Science Week 2022! The Orton Geological Museum is celebrating with a new Digital Exhibit, "Stones with Stories 2022." We will add a new stone, each with a fascinating story,…
Visit Ohio State's Collections and Archives
Looking for something to do this season? Why not go on an adventure through Ohio State's great museums, collections, and archives? The University has a bewildering number of them, with something to…
Fossil Tour for Earth Day 2022
In celebration of Earth Day 2022, the Orton Geological Museum and the Ohio Division of Geological Survey are sponsoring a Fossil Tour at the Ohio Statehouse on April 23. Dale Gnidovec (Orton Museum)…
Orton Museum at the Central Ohio Rock & Mineral Show, April 2-3, 2022
Once again, the Orton Museum will participate in the Central Ohio Mineral, Fossil, Gem & Jewelry Show. This annual event, sponsored by the Columbus Rock & Mineral Society, is now in its 46th…
Parent and Family Weekend at the Orton Museum
The Orton Museum will be open on Saturday, October 23, 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. for Parent and Family Weekend. Saturday’s football game will be an away game, so plenty of parking should be available on…
Fossils of the Ohio Statehouse Tour - National Fossil Day 2021
Celebrate Earth Science Week with a public tour of the Ohio Statehouse. October 13, 2021 is National Fossil Day. Event: Statehouse Tour, Wednesday, October 13, 12:00 noon-1:00 p.m. The tour is free…