Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts
Description

HARSCO Science Center, Select Medical IMAX Theater,nSunoco Performance Theaternn 

Address
222 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA
17101-2117
County
Dauphin
Business Phone Number
717-214-2787
Accessibility
Parking at Walnut Street Garage. Elevators provide internal access to Whitaker Center, ramps, restroom (all have diaper changing stations), wheelchair accessible box office window, TTY telephones, elevators to all levels.Sunoco Performance Theater: infrared hearing assistance, sound reinforcement, audio system, accessible seating on all levels and elevator access.Select Medical Imax Theater: FM hearing assistance system,accessible seating and elevator access.Wheelchairs are available at the information desk.
Other Information
Big Science TheaterWhitaker Center's in-house troupe of professional actors, employs innovative, interpretive teaching techniques to educate visitors about science and technology. Big Science Theater's high-energy programs exemplify the intersection of science and the arts and invite students to actively learn through entertaining, educational presentations by professional performers using theatrical sets, props, and lights. Programs average 15 to 20 minutes in length and take place in the Harsco Science Center. Shows are free with paid admission to Harsco Science Center; however, seating is limited. Included with regular science center admission.Wonders The Arts & Science StoreTuesday - Friday 11:00AM to 5:00PMSaturday 11:30AM to 5:00PMSunday 12:30PM to 5:00PMSpecial programs: Discovery Labs Science Center: a hands-on workshop. Notify school reservation of any special needs students may have. Appropriate for grade level Pre-K to 8. Capacity 36 students. Length of program is 30 to 45 minutes.Summer camps for children 4-14 years old. Advance registration is required.