Whitaker Center offers live music, concerts, theater performances, movies, science exhibitions, and activities for children & schools.
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Mar 1, 2025
The Sunoco Theater is a fantastic concert venue and we thoroughly enjoyed our recent visit. SUPER convenient entrance directly from the Walnut St Garage, with very clear signage. Large beautiful lo…Full review by tkp88
Jan 20, 2024
It’s been many years since I have been here , we brought 3 kids , ages 6,7 & 8. This was a huge disappointment. As the first floor seemed to have more the kids enjoyed I believe it was geared toward…Full review by Christina H
Aug 21, 2021
Like previous reviewers have stated, the Science Center, returning Saturday with my grandsons after a long absence, found the center to be tired looking and disappointing for two 12 yr olds. Don’t th…Full review by TFopinion
Where can you park. Is there a lot for this museum?
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I don’t believe there is any specific lot. There is on street parking that is limited and you have to pay for that unless you go Sunday or after 5. There are also multiple parking garages …
I don’t believe there is any specific lot. There is on street parking that is limited and you have to pay for that unless you go Sunday or after 5. There are also multiple parking garages in the area you can utilize. I know there is a public parking garage off of N 2nd st in the 200 block on the left hand side.
I would recommend it for slightly older kids. There are things to do and if they are tagging along for siblings' sake, yes. But it's not worth it just for them. Wait until after at least 2, then …
I would recommend it for slightly older kids. There are things to do and if they are tagging along for siblings' sake, yes. But it's not worth it just for them. Wait until after at least 2, then they'll start fitting in more. :-)
Would this science center be appropriate for a 12 & 14 yr old? Or would the State Museum of Pa be better for older kids? Any suggestions I only have a day to spend in Harrisburg. Thanks in Advance.
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I took my 10-year old to the Science Center, and she really enjoyed it. So did I, and I am a middle school and high school science teacher. The center has displays and interactive …
I took my 10-year old to the Science Center, and she really enjoyed it. So did I, and I am a middle school and high school science teacher. The center has displays and interactive areas that will appeal to the younger crowd, but also interest 5th, 6th and 7th graders too. High school students may find it too elementary.
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