Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts in Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania is a beautiful city on the Susquehanna River. It is also one of the nation’s progressive institution development cities thanks in large part to the Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, which is located in the heart of the downtown area. What makes this center so unique is that it is the first of its kind and is groundbreaking in science and art education and performance potential. The center was established to use science as a gateway into the world of art and performance. Education is a major component of the center and it has extremely high standards for the incorporation of its fields and genres.
The center serves as one of the most social and culturally distinct landmarks of Harrisburg. Tourists who visit the city and stay in one of the hotels Harrisburg are almost guaranteed to include a visit to the center as part of their vacation agenda. They are also likely to gain informational brochures on the center from the hotel lobby and front desk agents will be more than willing to offer information and assist with directions and transportation services.
Some of the great aspects of the Whitaker Center include its state of the art Select Medial IMAX Theater. This is the only IMAX theater in central Pennsylvania and it is dedicated to presented educational films and the best of new releases. The Sunoco Performance Theater is built to accommodate all varieties of professional productions. It is the current home of seven Harrisburg resident companies including the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet, The Wednesday Club, and the Harrisburg Opera Association, among others. The Science Center is located over three floors and includes over 240 educational and entertainment exhibits in various areas of science. Construction on the center began in 1997 as the city and state eagerly awaited this groundbreaking and state of the art establishment.
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