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Located at Penn State University, the Arboretum at Penn State is a botanical garden created by the University as an educational institution and houses the H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens. The 395-acre arboretum features several venues, including an education center, a multi-purpose complex, a conservatory, and a planetarium. The Education Center is the core focus of the arboretum’s educational programs, offering in-depth insight into the flora featured in the gardens. The Planetarium, also known as the Digital Visualization Theatre, is a vital multi-disciplinary, multi-purpose resource that provides a range of educational programs.

E Park Ave & Bigler Rd, State College, PA 16803, Phone: 814-865-9118

Arboretum at Penn State
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