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Across our campuses and across our Commonwealth, philanthropy is transforming the Penn State landscape and fulfilling the Penn State mission.
THE PALMER MUSEUM OF ART Thanks to the collective generosity of more than 50 donors, including leadership support from Dr. Keiko Miwa Ross and the Palmer Family Foundation, Penn State broke ground in August on a new 71,000-square-foot museum, projected to open in 2023. The high-performance, LEED-certified building will offer unprecedented access to the University’s art collections for students, faculty, and the public. Seamlessly integrating art, architecture, and nature and sited within a landscape like those that inspired many of the American works in its renowned collection, the new Palmer Museum will nearly double the space for the display, study, and stewardship of art. The innovative and versatile design by Allied Works Architecture features a series of interlocking pavilions clad in regional stone that evokes the geology of central Pennsylvania. Fundraising continues toward a $22 million goal to support construction of the facility, and additional philanthropy will enhance exhibitions and activate larger galleries, classrooms, event spaces, and more. A pool of $2 million in University support has been designated to match gifts to the museum’s Enrichment Fund.
Rendering of the new Palmer Museum of Art. Architect: Allied Works. Rendering: Courtesy of D-Render.
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