Orton Geological Museum

Category: Science museum in Columbus, Ohio

Address: 155 S Oval Mall, Columbus, OH 43210, USA

Phone: +16142926896

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 8AM–5PM

Tuesday: 8AM–5PM

Wednesday: 8AM–5PM

Thursday: 8AM–5PM

Friday: 8AM–5PM

Saturday: Closed

Reviews

Amber Pasternak

Aug 1, 2022

If you get a chance to do a guided tour I highly highly recommend. I was ready to go back to school to major in Geology.

Zane

Jul 30, 2022

Great place for all ages.

G Wat

Jul 22, 2022

Kids really enjoyed this museum. Cool dinosaur bones along with a lot of other fossils and history.

Christy Stay

Jul 19, 2022

Very neat little place!!! We learned so much!!!! Couldn't believe it was free!!! Thank u Ohio State!!!

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Questions & Answers

How do you get there? All the parking lots say permit parking only and the buildings don't look anything like the pictures in Google Maps. So what building is it, where do we park, and how do we get in? Is it open to the public?

Nate M. | Jul 25, 2022

Dan Everly | Jul 25, 2022

Right in front of building is small parking area It's free. We just used Wazes to get directions.

Does this place require masks

Lance O’Neal | Oct 28, 2021

Evan Cohen | Oct 28, 2021

Yes

Handicapped friendly for a wheel chair. I see stairs. Do you have elevators?

Angie Walters | Sep 23, 2020

Blaine Miller | Sep 23, 2020

I do not know for sure. But I would be surprised if a university building was not wheelchair friendly

What's the admission price? Is it included as part of the reciprocal arrangement between Columbus attractions? Isthere a discount for veterans?

legalrod | Sep 23, 2020

Deb Wentz | Sep 23, 2020

Admission is free. There is a donation box. Gift shop has sporatic hours. It's a cool place to visit, my nephew loves it

I have a bone or tooth that I found, that I would love to find out what kind of prehistoric animal it beings to. Do you have any recommendations where I could go to have it identified?

Katie Cicero | Sep 24, 2019

Sean Collins | Sep 24, 2019

Orton's website has a tab you can click on for identification of rocks and minerals.

Where is the best place to park for visitors? What is the cost?

jeff rhoad | Sep 24, 2019

Harold Marrero Otero | Sep 24, 2019

Maybe the parking lot near Union is the best option. I am not sure if information about price is online using the OSU app.

How much does it cost to get in?

Eddie Rosales | Sep 24, 2018

Bruce Shreffler | Sep 24, 2018

It's free!

Why would you only be open when most people work?!😕 Super disappointed

Kat Semones | Sep 24, 2018

Orton Geological Museum | Sep 24, 2019

The Museum is part of the University. The Museum is normally open when the University is in session. It is also commonly open on Saturdays.

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