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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…

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…

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…

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.

"Stones with Stories," a New Digital Exhibition

Earth Science Week 2021 has passed, but you can still enjoy the special Digital Exhibit "Stones with Stories" that we prepared in celebration…

Ohio's Fossil Record

In celebration of Earth Science Week, October 11 to 17, and National Fossil Day, Wednesday, October 14, 2020, the Orton Museum presents a Digital Exhibit of…