The opening of the Penn State All-Sports Museum is set for February 17. The museum honors the student-athletes and coaches who have made up Penn State's intercollegiate athletic programs successful through the years.

Exhibits highlight the success of 32 varsity men's and women's sports, including three that no longer have varsity status -- boxing, bowling and rifle.

The All-Sports Museum is located in the southwest corner of Beaver Stadium adjacent to the new museum gift shop. A long canopy leading from Curtin Road marks the museum entrance.

There are two floors of exhibition space with indoor sports occupying the second floor and outdoor sports on the first floor. The lobby features a new sculpture of the Nittany Lion Mascot and a large display case holding the 56 national championship trophies and plaques Penn State athletic teams have won since 1921.

Video screens in the main exhibit area will show highlights of football, basketball and volleyball games. An audio system will carry the sounds of the athletes and their sports throughout the lobby and the exhibit space. A large screening room will also be open to show historic games from the past.

Admission is free, but visitors will need to obtain a souvenir ticket at the museum reception desk.