Palmer Museum of Art, State College

Name: Palmer Museum of Art
Address: Curtin Road, State College, 16802, United States
Telephone: +1 814-865-7672

#10 among attractions in State College

Museum, Top attraction, Art museum, Art gallery

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Facts and practical information

The Palmer Museum of Art is the art museum of Pennsylvania State University, located on the University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania. ()

Established: 7 October 1972 (52 years ago)Coordinates: 40°48'0"N, 77°51'57"W

Address

Curtin RoadPenn State CampusState College 16802 United States

Contact

+1 814-865-7672

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Day trips

Palmer Museum of Art – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

1 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Beaver Stadium, State College
27 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.
0.8 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Bryce Jordan Center, State College
21 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.
1.1 miSW
Golf, Outdoor activities
Penn State Golf Courses, State College
29 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.
0.7 miNE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Pegula Ice Arena, State College
18 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.
~1700 ftSW
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Rec Hall, State College
9 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.
0.9 miNE
40°48'40"N • 77°51'20"W
Penn State All-Sports Museum, State College
24 min walk • Museum, Specialty museum
~1230 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Eisenhower Auditorium, State College
6 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 ftNE
Museum
Frost Entomological Museum, State College
7 min walk • 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.
1.3 miE
Museum, Historical place
Centre Furnace Mansion House, State College
33 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.
0.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
State Theatre, State College
13 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.
1.3 miE
40°48'24"N • 77°50'33"W
Centre County Historical Society, State College
34 min walk • Museum, History museum

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Palmer Museum of Art open?

Palmer Museum of Art is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Thursday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Friday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 10 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Palmer Museum of Art?

Nearby attractions include Pennsylvania State University Libraries, State College (4 min walk), Eisenhower Auditorium, State College (6 min walk), Penn State College of Engineering, State College (7 min walk), Penn State Graduate School, State College (7 min walk).

How to get to Palmer Museum of Art by public transport?

The nearest stations to Palmer Museum of Art:

Bus

Curtin Road at Visual Arts Building • Lines: B, C, Gl, Hm, Hu, Rl, Wl, Xb, Xg (2 min walk)
Curtin Road at Pavilion Theatre • Lines: A, Bl, F, G, Gl, Hm, Hu, K, N, R, Rl, S, V, W (3 min walk)