Museum Complex
Building Type:
Mixed Use
Campus Green:
Ridges Green
Grid Map Square:
C-7
Current Use
The Ohio University Museum Complex is located in Lin Hall.
The Museum Complex connects science and the environment to everyday life. The expanded museum concept includes vibrant exhibit galleries, outdoor experiential learning on The Ridges trail systems, synergies with the OHIO Observatory and the OHIO Land Laboratory, and expanded curatorial space to house pivotal collections from across campus and the region.
History
Read about the history of Lin Hall.
Location
100 Ridges Cir., Athens, OH 45701 (Directions)
The Ridges Green
The Ridges is on the hill across the Hocking River from the West Green. This part of the Athens Campus was previously the Athens Mental Health Center, a regional psychiatric hospital. Notable buildings on this green include Lin Hall, Kennedy Museum and Ridges Auditorium.
Experience Athens
People can tell you how great the Athens Campus is, but the best way to know whether it’s right for you is to see it—and experience it—for yourself.