Whitaker Center for Science & Art is a science museum Downtown Harrisburg Harrisburg located in United States.
222 Market St (at N 3rd St) Harrisburg , PA 17101 United States
So many interactive exhibits for the kids to explore! The hurricane machine and Legos were favorites. The IMAX movie was very good, too. The STEM room is a definite must-see.
From a six-story IMAX® theater , a performance theater featuring world-class live shows and three floors of imaginative, engaging exhibits , the Whitaker Center is sure to delight the whole family.
Great place to see a movie . Only IMAX in Harrisburg. Extremely clean . This theater is popular amongst the locals, and can get sold out quickly, on opening nights definately buy tickets in advance.
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Enter to win a authentic Titanic passenger tea time - complete with scones and actors - with three friends. In 100 words, explain what you would have done differently to save Titanic. Read more
The weather floor is the best in my opinion
On 4/27/09, U.S. President Obama announced the President's Council of Advisors on Science & Technology (PCAST). Teach your children about science and technology with one of many interactive displays! Read more
If you live in or around Harrisburg you must get in on the free popcorn special with check-in while they still have it! It's the only IMAX around so eat up!
Through 12/31/10 - Get 10% off any Whitaker Center presented concert with your Carley’s Restaurant dining receipt. Details: http://www.whitakercenter.org/news/Good-Eats-and-Entertaining-Rewards.html
See the work of artist David S. Sites, the 2010 Yorkfest featured artist , through Nov. 12. The exhibit is free and open 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Saturdays and 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. Read more
Learn about science, enjoy a live performance or even take in an IMAX Movie . So much to do, it's hard to fit it all into one day!
Observe live crime scene insects, such as dermestid beetles, blowflies and their maggots in CSI: Crime Scene Insects. It's on display through Sept. 4 and is free with paid science center admission. Read more
Experience a ‘really big show’ on a giant, six-story IMAX screen . The light from the IMAX projector can be seen all the way from the moon! Read more
IMAX is awesome! Special through foursquare is for free popcorn but they don't always have popcorn . manager allowed me to substitute a drink.
See "Tron: Legacy 3D" through Feb. 10 at the Whitaker Center IMAX Theatre. Tickets cost $13.75 for adults and $11.75 for kids, students with ID and seniors. Click the link for times. Read more
A great place to spend some time.
Make sure to check out the various national recording artists that occasionally perform as well as the IMAX Theater .
Here to see Flight of the Butterflies. As someone said there was no popcorn so i asked for drink instead. As was done for him. Well the girl said no can do. So, 4.75 for soda .
Great for kids and adults. Always has something new
While visiting the Science Center , meet Icky the Clown and swat away all those yucky germs with Carnival of Health’s version of “wack-a-mole”, but better.
After the show, head up to The Abbey Bar at Market and Cameron for a craft beer or some more great music .
Saw Brandi Carlile last night, not a bad seat in the house but the mezzanine balcony seats are the best
Great live music & Imax!
Max Weinberg, drummer in Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, takes the stage at 7:30 at the Sunoco Performance Theatre. Tickets are $35 to $75. Read more
Bret Michaels' "Roses & Thorns World Tour 2010" hits the stage at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov, 10. Tickets are almost sold out and cost $75, $55, and $40. Read more
At 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, experience the Grateful Dead through a performance by Dark Star Orchestra. Tickets are $25 and $31.50. Read more
intimate venue
Visit the gift shop after.
Just found out that they can't validate parking garage tickets any more. Bummer.
Check out a movie on the IMAX screen ! It's awesome!
If heading to the IMAX be sure to click on "Special Here" when Checking In on Foursquare.
Born to be wild movie was great!
Catch a performance of Jakob Dylan and Three Legs at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Sunoco Performance Theater . Read more
See the Pink Floyd tribute act The Machine at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 24. Tickets cost $29 and $34. Read more
With The Machine
Brandi Carlile tonight...
Expensive for a family!
Great museum. Huge variety of all the history that has been and continues to affect and change Pennsylvania. Great exhibits and love the way of seeing it all in circular pattern layout. - James C
Outstanding museum. Takes you through the entire war in a very interactive exhibit experience. Highly recommend for the history buff or the general learner. It's a great experience. - James C
What an amazing facility! Definitely worth checking out! - Erin Eckert
Lovely little set up of small businesses in the area. It's a nice place to walk around and just enjoy a good meal and shopping. - Slightly Perfect
Awesome great place for a show - Alfonzo Mason