Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Science and arts center in Harrisburg, United States
The Whitaker Center spans 130,000 square feet across multiple levels, featuring over 240 interactive science exhibits, a digital cinema, and a performance theater.
In September 1997, the Whitaker Center opened with a $52.7 million investment, named after Uncas A. Whitaker, founder of AMP Incorporated, and his wife Helen.
The center's Sunoco Performance Theater hosts three resident companies: Theatre Harrisburg, Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, and Market Square Concerts throughout the year.
The center provides educational programs in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through its UPMC Science Center and PNC Innovation Zone facilities.
The Select Medical Digital Cinema, converted from IMAX in 2014, specializes in educational films and offers enhanced digital projection technology.
Location: Pennsylvania
Website: http://whitakercenter.org
GPS coordinates: 40.26040,-76.88070
Latest update: March 13, 2025 02:06
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