posted on Tue Nov 3rd, 2009 at 11:49 AM by Mike Rathfon
I hope that by now everyone has remembered to set their clocks back one hour. That’s one extra hour of wonderful sleep!
Many people who aren’t familiar with downtown Harrisburg probably wonder where exactly to park. Cities are always known for busy traffic, parking meters, and long walks. Making a visit to Whitaker Center doesn’t have to be so stressful ─ in fact, parking is very easy and convenient!
Niko Goes to Whitaker Center: A How-To Parking Guide by a Toddler demonstrates how easy a trip to Whitaker Center really is. The video begins at Niko’s house on the West Shore and follows him all the way to Whitaker Center; across the Market St. Bridge, down Court St., and into the Walnut St. Garage. This video can be viewed at a few different locations on our website: by clicking on the “YouTube” link at the bottom of our homepage, by clicking “Plan Your Visit” at the top of the page, selecting “Drive and Park” links, or watching it below.
Whitaker Center can also discount your Walnut Street parking garage pass. Patrons of the Science Center, IMAX® Theater, or Performance Theater can park for only $5 when they bring their ticket to the Box Office. Visits longer than 5 hours will be subject to an additional fee upon exiting the garage.
Be sure to check out this pint-sized video guide and remember ─ visiting Whitaker Center is so easy and safe ─ a toddler can do it!
posted on Fri Oct 23rd, 2009 at 12:51 PM by Mike Rathfon
Hello!
With Halloween quickly approaching, what better way to celebrate it than by checking out Whitaker Center’s FIRST EVER Spooktacular Science! Visit the Center October 23-25, and October 30-November 1 for some frighteningly fun activities, including interactive demos and games for “mad scientists” of all ages. Spooktacular Science is included with Science Center admission.
This week, I was lucky enough to get a sneak peek at one of the creepy chemistry demos ─ Alka-Seltzer® Rockets. Whitaker Center Interactor, Scott Budde, was kind enough to allow me to film the demonstration, so I could provide visitors with a preview of this cool activity. You'll need to visit Whitaker Center during Spooktacular Science to experience how this demo goes ‘BOOM’ and how eerie powers of chemistry are unleashed! To view a quick snippet of Scott's demonstration, watch the video below.
For those that do watch and listen to the segment piece, don't fret - that scream at the end is me, the take-off really was SPOOKTACULAR!
posted on Tue Oct 6th, 2009 at 12:15 PM by Mike Rathfon
I recently had the opportunity to check out KidsPlace and the IMAX movie Animalopolis─ two features here at Whitaker Center.
KidsPlace is on the Arcade level of the Science Center and is designed for children ages 5 and under. The interactive gallery for little ones, offers a variety of fun exhibits and activities, including Midtown Market, a kid-sized version of Harrisburg’s Broad Street market, Waterworks, and Storybook Stage.
During my visit, I was able to speak with several parents and get their feedback on KidsPlace. “[Waterworks] is a huge hit,” said Pam. Another parent, Daniel, commented that there are a variety of fun activities offered.
Daniel and his daughter also recently saw a musical production at Whitaker Center, which made him want to return with his daughter and visit KidsPlace. Overall I noticed WaterWorks was one of the most popular spots with the younger guests, and all of the parents had a great KidsPlace experience.
Animalopolis invites viewers to take part in the journey into the minds of animals when people aren’t watching, such as operatic lions and bears that run their own fishing school. This funny and light-hearted IMAX movie is great for children and their families. The film is not rated, but is suitable for all audiences and it runs for approximately 32 minutes.
Beginning now through November 25, families can take advantage of Fall Family Fun combo admission. For only $10, families can visit KidsPlace AND view Animalopolis! I highly recommend taking the time to experience both. Click here for details.
posted on Wed Sep 30th, 2009 at 11:50 AM by Mike Rathfon
Hello! My name is Katie and I am the marketing/communications intern this fall at Whitaker Center! I am a senior at York College of Pennsylvania. My major is Public Relations and my minor is Marketing. As you can see, our website has undergone some changes to make it more user-friendly and accessible for people who may not be able to visit the Center.
In order to provide visitors with a sneak-peek at some new exhibits, we have added interactive demonstrations by Whitaker Center staff, to our blog. Our first video will feature Alka-Seltzer rockets, part of this year’s Spooktacular Science activities. Check back soon for this fun post and many more.
For a complete list of Spooktacular Science activities at Whitaker Center, click here.
posted on Mon Sep 14th, 2009 at 1:14 PM by Mike Rathfon
Our web site has gone through many changes over the years, and we are happy to announce the biggest change thus far … the launch of a completely new site.
We have made several additions that have been requested, such as adding an events calendar, an option for donations, links to our social networking pages, RSS feeds for event announcements, easy navigation, and much more.
Another noticeable change is the way I’m communicating with you now ─ through an official Whitaker Center Blog. Because of the size and diversity of our organization, we have provided a glance at what we are currently working on ─ to ensure your experience is first class. Within our Blog you will find regular updates regarding concert announcements, new exhibits, movie reviews, and Educator tips, to name a few.
Explore our site and let us know what you think by posting below. What’s going on always changes at Whitaker Center, so check back often for updates.
