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The best arts & culture spots in State College

5 arts & culture spots we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Frost Entomological Museum

Arts & Culture

Frost Entomological Museum is Penn State's hub for all things arthropod, with more than 1,000,000 specimens across 15,000+ species,…

498 Curtin Rd

“Frost Entomological Museum is Penn State's hub for all things arthropod, with more than 1,000,000 specimens across 15,000+ species, up-close looks at entomological tools and historical artifacts, and even a Hexapod Haiku Challenge. Drop in this week for a brain refresh that’s equal parts curious and creepy cool.”

From the State College newsletter, September 9, 2026

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Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania

Arts & Culture

Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania makes STEM fun and accessible for the littles and their grownups. Think hands-on exhibits to touch,…

1224 N Atherton St

“Discovery Space of Central Pennsylvania makes STEM fun and accessible for the littles and their grownups.”

From the State College newsletter, September 17, 2026

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Matson Museum of Anthropology

Arts & Culture

Matson Museum of Anthropology turns big questions about who we are into approachable curiosity fuel, with fossil ancestor casts,…

137 Fischer Rd Gallery 113 (University Park)

“Matson Museum of Anthropology turns big questions about who we are into approachable curiosity fuel, with fossil ancestor casts, archaeological fragments, and Penn State research that ranges from the Arctic to Africa to Australia.”

From the State College newsletter, September 5, 2026

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The Makery

Arts & Culture

Skip doomscrolling and give your right brain some love at The Makery, a local creative collective offering art-full classes, workshops, and…

123 S Fraser St

“Skip doomscrolling and give your right brain some love at The Makery, a local creative collective offering art-full classes, workshops, and Open Studio Saturday with full access to supplies and fun specialty materials. Also great for birthdays or group hangouts when you need built-in creative magic.”

From the State College newsletter, September 13, 2026

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