The Matson Museum of Anthropology is a small Penn State museum focused on archaeological and ethnographic collections. Exhibits change, but the museum’s strength is in using objects to explain human culture, fieldwork, and the university's long-running anthropology research.
It is a niche stop, best for visitors already on campus or travelers who like university museums. Pair it with the Palmer Museum of Art and a walk through central campus to make the detour feel worthwhile.