Karl E. Limper Geology Museum
Since 1968, the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum (named in honor of Professor Karl E. Limper) has been serving the Miami community, area high schools, and local geologists--both amateur and professional.
Today, the museum continues to develop into a center for engaging visitors in 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 teaching about geologic history
and promoting stewardship of the natural geologic environment.
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.
What's new at the Karl E. Limper Geology Museum
Come check out the Ramsay Gemstone collection, in our new gemstones exhibit. The wonderful gemstones in this collection were donated in 2002 by Curtis Ramsay, a 1978 Miami alumnus. Approximately 80 gemstones are on display, and these and the other gems in the collection will be used by Miami University students to make jewelry in classes offered by the School of Fine Arts.
Stop in and see our new Meteorite and Ohio Minerals exhibits! Our new trilobite exhibit is also coming soon.
Access the list of this Fall's Limper Lecture Series presentations here.
View and/or print the new Peffer Park Geology Field Trip Guide.
Use our online tour to learn about the Limper Geology Museum's collections right from your own computer.
