Matson Museum of Anthropology

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Central PA's destination for global culture & the human experience from ancient times to the present.
🚨 REOPENED - 113 Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building
📌 Penn State
🎓 Penn State College of the Liberal Arts

Wishing everyone a happy break and happy holidays!
12/12/2025

Wishing everyone a happy break and happy holidays!

12/03/2025

Beneath the Matson is our vast archives, holding thousands of artifacts, each with their own story and origin!



We hope you enjoy your fall break!
11/21/2025

We hope you enjoy your fall break!



11/20/2025

For every class visit, Museum Director James Doyle curates a selection of artifacts chosen specifically for that course so students can study them up close. This video spotlights several of those pieces!



Important notice! The Matson Museum of Anthropology is currently closed as the result of a structural issue with the Sus...
11/14/2025

Important notice! The Matson Museum of Anthropology is currently closed as the result of a structural issue with the Susan Welch Liberal Arts Building. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able! Thank you for your understanding.

Object Spotlight! Today, we're highlighting a 20th-century Hunting Kit and Poison Darts from the Yanomami of Venezuela. ...
11/13/2025

Object Spotlight! Today, we're highlighting a 20th-century Hunting Kit and Poison Darts from the Yanomami of Venezuela.



Object spotlight! Today, we're highlighting soapstone sculptures from the 20th century. Visit us in person to see the co...
11/06/2025

Object spotlight! Today, we're highlighting soapstone sculptures from the 20th century. Visit us in person to see the collection up close!



Check out the new object we have on display in the entrance of the Matson Museum!
10/30/2025

Check out the new object we have on display in the entrance of the Matson Museum!



Today we’re highlighting Charity Holland, our amazing Collections Manager! Charity plays a pivotal role in the success o...
10/24/2025

Today we’re highlighting Charity Holland, our amazing Collections Manager! Charity plays a pivotal role in the success of the Matson and we are so thankful for her efforts and hard work!



Explore our pottery collection! Visit us in person to see the full collection up close!
10/23/2025

Explore our pottery collection! Visit us in person to see the full collection up close!



10/21/2025

Come visit us at the Matson Museum to see which artifact becomes your favorite!



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137 Fischer Road
University Park, PA
16802

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+18148652033

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