It is the policy of the University to preserve an open access environment and all significant buildings are open to the public from 8 am to 5 pm.
Penn State Landmarks that the public can access include the original Old Main building, front campus landscape and the former Carnegie library building. More information about publicly accessible Penn State Landmarks can be found on this library Penn State Landmarks webpage.
The H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens and all other parts of the Arboretum are open to the public without charge. The Arboretum is a University facility for study, research, reflection, and enjoyment.
Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center provides free public access to an aviary, herpetarium, and indoor bird-watching station, ponds, pollinator gardens, interpretive environmental learning, trails for hiking, spots for picnicking, and more.