Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts, Harrisburg

#8 among attractions in Harrisburg

Museum, Science museum, Cinema, Concert hall

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts location map

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Facts and practical information

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The center is the first complex of its kind in the United States to use science as an entry to the arts. Whitaker Center exhibits science, the performing arts, and a digital cinema under one roof. The center encompasses a total of 130,000 square feet, including the three main components, plus STAGE TWO, Discovery Lab classrooms, multi-purpose rooms, the AMP Grand Lobby and the Kunkel Gallery. ()

Coordinates: 40°15'39"N, 76°52'52"W

Address

222 Market StDowntown HarrisburgHarrisburg 17101-2113 United States

Contact

+1 717-217-2787

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Day trips

Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pennsylvania State Capitol, Strawberry Square, FNB Field, Cathedral of Saint Patrick.

~1520 ftNW
Museum, History museum
Pennsylvania State Capitol, Harrisburg
8 min walk • The Pennsylvania State Capitol, a beacon of democracy and history, stands proudly in the heart of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. This architectural gem serves as the seat of government for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and is where both the legislative and executive...
~360 ftN
Shopping, Shopping centre
Strawberry Square, Harrisburg
2 min walk • Strawberry Square is a mixed-use retail and commercial complex located in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is owned and managed by the Harristown Development Corporation, a non-profit organization.
0.5 miSW
Sport complex, Sport venue, Baseball
FNB Field, Harrisburg
14 min walk • FNB Field is a baseball park in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA, located on City Island, in the Susquehanna River. It is the home field of the Harrisburg Senators, the Double-A minor league affiliate of the Washington Nationals, and was the home stadium of Penn FC of the USL.
~1860 ftNW
Church, Neo-baroque architecture
Cathedral of Saint Patrick, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Patrick is a cathedral of the Catholic Church in downtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the mother church of the Diocese of Harrisburg and is the seat of its bishop.
0.4 miNW
Museum, History museum, Art museum
State Museum of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
11 min walk • The State Museum of Pennsylvania is a non-profit museum at 300 North Street in downtown Harrisburg, run by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania through the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission to preserve and interpret the region's history and culture. It is a part of the Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex.
0.5 miSW
Island, Park
City Island, Harrisburg
13 min walk • City Island is a mile-long island in the Susquehanna River between Harrisburg and Wormleysburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. It is used mainly for leisure and sports activities. Its previous names have included Turkey Island, Maclay's Island, Forster's Island and Hargast Island.
~1720 ftN
Museum
Harris Tower, Harrisburg
9 min walk • Harris Switch Tower, also known as HG Tower or Harris Tower, is an interlocking tower in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in the United States. The tower was built in 1929 by the Pennsylvania Railroad and remained in operation until it was closed in 1991 by Amtrak.
~120 ftE
Museum, Art museum
Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg
1 min walk • The Susquehanna Art Museum is a non-profit art museum in the United States, located in Midtown Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, the state's capital.
~440 ftSW
Square
Market Square, Harrisburg
3 min walk • Harrisburg's Market Square is located in Downtown Harrisburg at the intersection of 2nd and Market Streets. The square was created in 1785.
~1620 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Simon Cameron House, Harrisburg
8 min walk • The Simon Cameron House, also known as John Harris Mansion and the Harris–Cameron Mansion, is a historic house museum at 219 South Front Street in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
~1840 ftSW
Bridge
Walnut Street Bridge, Harrisburg
9 min walk • The Walnut Street Bridge also known as The People's Bridge, is a truss bridge that spanned the Susquehanna River in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania until 1996.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts?

Nearby attractions include Colonial Theatre, Harrisburg (1 min walk), Susquehanna Art Museum, Harrisburg (1 min walk), Old Downtown Harrisburg Commercial Historic District, Harrisburg (3 min walk), Market Square, Harrisburg (3 min walk).

How to get to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts by public transport?

The nearest stations to Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts:

Bus

Market Street Transfer Station (2 min walk)
FlixBus Harrisburg • Lines: 2680 (4 min walk)

Train

Harrisburg (6 min walk)