The Frost Entomological Museum
The museum houses the insect and related arthropod collections of The Pennsylvania State University and serves a valuable educational function by making insect biodiversity accessible to the general public through displays for the casual visitor and educational visits for school groups and other interested organizations.
Hours
A public display area is open to the public during the week, Monday through Friday, 9:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Please call ahead during Penn State's winter and spring breaks as the museum may be closed during those times. Telephone: 814-863-2865. Penn State calendar.
Museum tours for the 2009 spring/summer season are currently full. Future tours are not available until further notice.
Location
Headhouse III is located on Curtin Road on the University Park Campus about halfway between Shortlidge and Bigler Roads. The museum is across the street from the new Food Science Building and Berkey Creamery. Campus maps.
- About the Museum
- Insect Holdings
- The research collection comprises more than 2,000,000 specimens of insects representing at least 15,000 species. Specimens are pinned, slide mounted, and liquid preserved in alcohol. The important collection holdings include the George and Alice Beatty Odonata Collection, John Pepper Aphid Collection, K. C. Kim Anoplura Collection, and others.
- Staff
- In addition, several part-time employees, graduate students, and work-study students work for the Museum. To learn about the projects our staff are involved in, visit our Research page.
- Museum Displays
- Many of our displays are geared toward children. We fit a lot of insect information into a small display area at the Frost Museum.
- Friends of the Frost Museum
- Join the Friends of the Frost and you will interact with scientists, amateur collectors, and many others in preserving insect biodiversity, promoting environmental stewardship, and educating others about the world of insects.
- Education
- Research
- Additional Resources
