SUMMER HOURS 

 The Museum Gallery is now on summer hours. It is normally open to the public from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm Monday through Friday. 

We have found misinformation about the museum's hours posted on non-Ohio State websites. Please ignore what you find on other sites, and rely on what you read here.

Orton Hall, where the museum is located, is situated on the south side of The Oval, the central part of The Ohio State University's academic campus. Orton Hall is the most distinctive building on The Oval, as it houses a bell tower containing the University Chimes. The chimes ring every 15 minutes, which helps to identify the location of Orton Hall from quite a distance. 

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ADMISSION to the Orton Geological Museum is open to all people, and free. 

PARKING is available in the Ohio Union South Garage (1780 College Road South), which is located a short distance to the east of Orton Hall.

An ACCESSIBILITY ENTRANCE to Orton Hall is located along Hagerty Drive, at the southwest corner of Orton Hall.

The DIN-O-STORE, which is located in the Gallery, has natural history- themed gifts for people of all ages. The Din-O-Store does not have posted hours of operation. The Din-O-Store will be closed July to August, 2024.

TOURS during summer are limited. For the possibility of arranging a tour of the Museum, click here.