Orton Geological Museum - named for Edward Orton Sr.

The Orton Geological Museum is located in Orton Hall on The Ohio State University campus and is named for Edward Orton Sr., a prominent geologist who served as the university's first president. The museum houses extensive rock and mineral collections, geological specimens from Ohio, and educational exhibits on earth sciences. Orton Hall is a historic campus building noted for its distinctive architecture and ties to Ohio State's geoscience history.