Frost Entomological Museum, State College

Name: Frost Entomological Museum
Address: Curtin Rd., State College, United States

#11 among attractions in State College

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The Frost Entomological Museum is an active research institution, associated with the Pennsylvania State University's flagship campus in University Park, PA. The museum houses a research collection, estimated at 1.3 million arthropod specimens, and a public exhibition and educational space. Although the museum was founded in 1969, much of the collection dates to the early 1900s and even the late 1800s. ()

Established: 1969 (55 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'11"N, 77°51'45"W

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Curtin Rd.Penn State CampusState College United States

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Frost Entomological Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Beaver Stadium, Bryce Jordan Center, Penn State Golf Courses, Pegula Ice Arena.

0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
20 min walk • Beaver Stadium is an outdoor college football stadium in the eastern United States, located on the campus of Pennsylvania State University in University Park, Pennsylvania.
0.5 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bryce Jordan Center, State College
14 min walk • The Bryce Jordan Center is a 15,261-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania, United States, on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.
1.4 miSW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Penn State Golf Courses, State College
36 min walk • The Penn State Golf Courses are two 18-hole courses located in State College, Pennsylvania, USA, operated by The Pennsylvania State University. The individual 18-hole courses are named after the school colors.
0.4 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
11 min walk • The Pegula Ice Arena is a 6,014-seat multi-purpose arena in University Park, Pennsylvania on the campus of Penn State University. The facility is located on the corner of Curtin Road and University Drive near the Bryce Jordan Center.
0.6 miSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Rec Hall, State College
15 min walk • Recreation Building, or Rec Hall as it is more commonly known, is a field house located on the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University. It was opened on January 15, 1929, and is still in use.
0.7 miNE
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
17 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~540 ftS
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
3 min walk • Eisenhower Auditorium is Pennsylvania State University's largest performing arts venue. Located centrally on the University Park campus, Eisenhower Auditorium hosts more than 200 plays, musicals, concerts, lectures, and commencements annually.
~1400 ftSW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
Palmer Museum of Art, State College
7 min walk • The Palmer Museum of Art is the art museum of Pennsylvania State University, located on the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
1.1 miE
Museum, Historical place
Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College
28 min walk • The Centre Furnace Mansion, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is the headquarters of the Centre County Historical Society, located in State College, PA.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
17 min walk • The State Theatre is a 554-seat non-profit community theatre in State College, Pennsylvania. It currently operates as one of the cultural hubs of music, cinema, and live performances for downtown State College and the Centre County region.
1.1 miE
40°48'24"N • 77°50'33"W
Centre County Historical Society, State College
28 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Frost Entomological Museum?

Nearby attractions include Eisenhower Auditorium, State College (3 min walk), The Arboretum at Penn State, State College (5 min walk), Penn State College of Engineering, State College (6 min walk), Palmer Museum of Art, State College (7 min walk).

How to get to Frost Entomological Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Frost Entomological Museum:

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Bigler Road at Computer Building • Lines: A, F, G, K, N, R, S, V, W (3 min walk)
East Halls at Curtin Hall • Lines: B, C, Gl, Hm, Hu, Rl, Wl, Xb, Xg (5 min walk)