Other Collections and Galleries

This library, housed within the Department of Art's ceramics area, is a study collection of books, objects, tools, glaze notebooks as well as many test tiles, primarily pertaining to the studio art movement in 20th-century ceramics.

The Ohio State University Airport is home to an impressive gallery of aviation and aerospace artwork, located on the second floor of the Austin E. Knowlton Executive Terminal & Aviation Learning Center.

The Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum houses the world’s largest collection of materials related to cartoons and comics, including original art, books, magazines, journals, comic books, archival materials and newspaper comic strip pages and clippings.

The center offers a unique research facility within the Department of Classics which includes a large collection of squeezes, photographs and books.

With contributions from students, faculty, and independent researchers spanning over 60 years, The Folklore Archives contain extensive digital and physical collections of Ohio folksongs and music, local and Midwest folk narratives, oral history, folk customs, beliefs and practices, and documentation of material culture.

One of the largest Black art collections in the United States and recognized by the Association of Black Culture Centers as one of the top five in the country, the Hale Center's artwork illustrates the Black experience through nationally recognized artists. A selection of artwork can be viewed on the first floor of Hale Hall.

Hilandar Research Library has the world’s largest collection of medieval Slavic Cyrillic manuscripts on microform.

The Historic Costume & Textiles Collection is a scholarly and artistic resource of apparel and textile material culture. The 11,500+ holdings encompass a range of three-dimensional objects such as textiles and articles of clothing and accessories for men, women and children, including national dress costume from the mid-18th century to contemporary 21^st-century designers.

The Jack Nicklaus Museum, located in the heart of The Ohio State University sports complex in Jack's hometown of Columbus, Ohio, is a 12,000-square-foot educational and historical facility dedicated to the history of golf and one of its greatest practitioners.

Prior to his retirement from the United States Senate in January 1999, John H. Glenn (Democrat-Ohio, 1975-1999) donated his papers and memorabilia to The Ohio State University in conjunction with the formation at the university of the John Glenn Institute for Public Service and Public Policy (now the John Glenn College of Public Affairs).

The collection of Andean and Amazonian cultural artifacts was acquired by the Center for Latin American Studies (CLAS) in autumn of 2015 through a series of donations and purchases.

Knowlton Hall houses the impressive Knowlton School Speakers Gallery and other artwork in the lobby and the Historic Furniture Collection in the Architecture Library.

The Longaberger Alumni House displays artwork throughout its building, on multiple floors.

Founded in 1997, the Medical Heritage Center (MHC) is the special collections of the Health Sciences Library at The Ohio State University. The center’s holdings include rare books, archives and medical artifacts.

The millions of specimens in the Museum of Biological Diversity help us understand the history and future of biodiversity. It houses eight natural history collections and three labs at the museum.

The Museum of Classical Archaeology is a small collection of Mediterranean antiquities located in 028 Dulles Hall.

Ohio Public Policy Archives compiles, preserves and makes accessible the unique historical materials documenting the immediate and long-term impact of Ohio members of the U.S. Congress.

The Orton Geological Museum is in Orton Hall on the South Oval of The Ohio State University, in Columbus, Ohio. Explore rocks, minerals and fossils from Ohio, from around the world and from outer space.

In addition to over 200,000 geologic and topographic maps of the United States and the world, the library houses an impressive collection of artwork, primarily paintings from the 1800s and 1900s.

Provides terrestrial samples, dredges, images and data for research and education.

The Rare Books and Manuscripts Library (RBML) collects, preserves and provides access to literary and historical published works and archival material, from medieval and Renaissance manuscripts to contemporary novels and zines.

The Lawrence and Lee Theatre Research Institute acquires, preserves and makes accessible materials documenting the performing arts for scholarship, education and enjoyment.

The Faculty Club houses an impressive permanent collection on view throughout its spaces in addition to its rotating gallery spaces.

In addition to an extensive collection of books and other educational resources, Thompson Library is home to a gallery of portraits of past university presidents and a rotating exhibition gallery.

Since 1965, The Ohio State University Archives has served as the official memory of The Ohio State University. With more than 30,000 cubic feet of manuscripts materials and approximately two million images, the University Archives provides access to original documents, photographs and objects to create their own interpretation of The Ohio State University history.