Join the Penn State Earth and Mineral Sciences Museum to discover the rocks beneath your feet! The beautiful gardens of the Arboretum grow on a landscape shaped by hundreds of millions of years of Earth history. Explore real rocks and minerals, discover why some sparkle while others are layered or colorful, and learn about the rocks that are common throughout Central Pennsylvania.
Families can handle authentic specimens, compare different rock types, and continue exploring the Arboretum by looking for clues to the geology all around them. Recommended for curious explorers of all ages.