Location
Orton Hall
School of Earth Sciences
155 S. Oval Mall
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43210
Museum Hours
Monday through Friday
8 am to 4 pm
Weekend and evening hours are available by special arrangement.
For more information, or to schedule a talk or tour, call (614) 292-6896
Meet the Curators
William Ausich
Museum Director and Emeritus Academy Professor
Dale Gnidovec
Museum Collection Manager
Stig M. Bergström
Museum Director Emeritus Academy Professor
Front Page
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The Orton Geological Museum is located in Orton Hall on the South Oval on the Ohio State University Main Campus. Part of the School of Earth Sciences, the Museum plays a key role in teaching, outreach, and research. It is open to the public free of charge from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Explore rocks, minerals and fossils from Ohio and around the world.
