Arts & Culture

From concert halls and theaters to a free contemporary art museum and a planetarium, Rowan puts world-class arts and culture right on campus. Beyond Glassboro, Philadelphia and Atlantic City are close by for a day trip, night out or weekend getaway.

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Arts & Culture

Thrive Beyond Campus

Rowan’s location makes it easy to take your experience further.

Philadelphia and Atlantic City are nearby, and New York City and Washington, DC are within driving distance. Closer to home, the Broadway Theatre of Pitman often features live performances, movies and events. Current students have shared their favorite spots within 20 minutes of campus, so you’ll never run out of ideas for a day trip, night out or weekend getaway.

Location is Key

Enjoy a day trip, night out or weekend getaway

Pfleeger Concert Hall
Visitor browsing Rowan MOCA
3d sky in the Rowan planetarium
Bowling Pins

Performances

Pfleeger Concert Hall
An 800-seat concert hall located in Wilson Hall on Rowan University’s Glassboro campus. The hall has a 53-rank Wicks pipe organ used by both students, faculty and visiting artists.

Tohill Theater
The Department of Theatre & Dance uses this venue for their main stage productions and dance concerts. 

Boyd Recital Hall
A 232-seat recital hall located in Wilson Hall on Rowan University’s Glassboro campus. The hall has two Steinway grand pianos and is used for classes and recital performances. 

Black Box Studio 159
This intimate studio located in Bunce Hall is home to the annual musical theatre cabaret.

For tickets or information about performances, click here.

Performing Arts

Art

Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art
With two locations Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art offers a diverse selection of visual arts programming that is always free and open to the public. At 301 High Street expect to see contemporary exhibitions by professional artists and at our space in Westby Hall we showcase works from our permanent collection.

Visit the Rowan University Museum of Contemporary Art website for visiting hours, current exhibitions, tickets, and more.

Our Art Museum

Science & Tech

Edelman Planetarium
Located in the 150,000-square-foot, three-story Science Hall, the 102-seat Edelman Planetarium is a place where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of shows and special events designed to educate and entertain, advance viewers' understanding of the universe, and provide up-to-date astronomical information.

View the Edelman Planetarium Website for events, tickets information, and hours of operation.

Planetarium

Local Attractions

  • Rowan University is convenietly located near Philadelphia and Atlantic City, and within driving distance to New York City and DC.
  • The Broadway Theatre of Pitman, NJ often has live performance, movies and events.
  • Our students share their favorite places within 20 minutes from campus.
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