Location
Orton Hall
School of Earth Sciences
155 S. Oval Mall
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH 43210
Museum Hours
Monday through Friday
9 am to 5 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 Professor
Dale Gnidovec
Museum Collection Manager
Stig M. Bergström
Museum Director Emeritus
Front Page
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 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Explore rocks, minerals and fossils from Ohio and around the world.
