Karl E. Limper Geology Museum

Since 1968, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum (named in honor of Professor Karl E. Limper) has been serving Miami University, residents of southwestern Ohio, area schools, and local geologists--both amateur and professional.

Today, the museum continues to develop into a center for engaging visitors in developing a deeper understanding the dynamic world in which we live. We encourage you to visit the museum on the campus of Miami University. Before you visit, however, you may wish to get a glimpse of this growing museum. Please begin your explorations by taking our online tour.

Mission

Whether you visit us online or on campus, you will understand what makes our museum special. Reading our mission statement will give you insight into our dedication to helping others learn about the science of geology and promoting stewardship of the natural geologic environment.

What's new at the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum

Some of our newer exhibits include:

Announcing the 2009 Bicentennial Geology Field Trip and Open House - October 10, 2009!

As part of Miami University’s Bicentennial Celebration, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum will hold a geology field trip on Saturday, October 10, at 10:00 in Peffer Park. Participants will explore evidence for both tropical seas and glaciers, which have both played significant roles in southwestern Ohio’s geologic history and in research by Miami University geologists. Miami University geologists will lead small groups on slow-paced 45-minute walks while discussing local geology, identifying some of the area’s world-famous fossils, and answering questions. Participants should meet in the Peffer Park parking area and bring footwear for hiking along Collins Run Creek and dress appropriately for the weather.

The field trip will be followed by a light lunch in Shideler Hall and then by a Department of Geology open house. During the open house, visitors will have the opportunity to meet Geology faculty and students, view laboratory facilities, and see the Limper Geology Museum. Peffer Park is located just south of Chestnut Street along U.S. Route 27 (Patterson Avenue). Shideler Hall is located on the northwest corner of the intersection of Spring Street and Patterson Avenue. For additional information, please call (513) 529-3220.

Field Trip and Open House Flyer

The Department of Geology at Miami University

When you visit the museum, stop by the Department of Geology. The department office can give you more information on department faculty and activities and on the opportunities the department offers for the study of geology.

History of geology at Miami

Geology at Miami has been around almost as long as the university. Take a moment to follow Miami's geologic timeline.

Other Stuff You May Find Interesting

Use our online tour to learn about the Limper Geology Museum's collections right from your own computer.

View and/or print the Peffer Park Geology Field Trip Guide.

Also, click here to see the amazing fossil found in 2006 by Mr. Mark Blades, a teacher at Brookville Elementary School in nearby Brookville, Indiana. This fossil consists of two Flexicalymene sp. trilobites embedded in the mud that filled in a gastropod (snail) shell after the gastropod died. Were the trilobites feasting on "escargot" when they died? Mark found this unique fossil at the Route 1 outcrop near Brookville.