Memberships

UPMC Science Center Memberships

Discover wonder all year round by becoming a Whitaker Center member!

A UPMC Science Center membership means you and your family can free your inner innovator, explore dozens of exhibits, help support accessible Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM) education throughout the community, and get member benefits such as:

  • Unlimited free general admission to UPMC Science Center permanent and traveling exhibits
  • ASTC Passport Program – Providing you FREE or discounted admission to over 250 cooperating members of Association of Science-Technology Centers. Click here to view the list. NOTE: Reciprocal benefits do not apply to museums within 90 miles of Whitaker Center or your home address.
  • Exclusive member pricing on educational programming
  • 10% off concessions at Select Medical Digital Cinema and purchases at the Gift Shop
  • Access to special members-only events

Your membership will be immediately available upon purchase and will be valid for one full year. If you are renewing, your new membership benefits will begin immediately after your current membership ends.

Give the Gift of Wonder!

Want to give a Whitaker Center membership as a gift? Simply purchase a gift membership here.

Membership Tiers

Discovery Duo

$130 | pays for itself in just FOUR visits!
1 named adult + 1 guest OR 2 named adults 
4 single-use Digital Cinema vouchers

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Family

$170 | pays for itself in just TWO visits!
2 named adults + 4 children
6 single-use Digital Cinema vouchers

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Family PLUS (NEW TIER)

$230 | pays for itself in just TWO visits!
2 named adults + 4 children
2 guests per visit
16 single-use Digital Cinema vouchers

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$350 | pays for itself in just TWO visits!
2 named adult admission + 6 children
4 guests per visit
18 single-use Digital Cinema vouchers
Recognition in Membership Newsletter

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  • Children may not enter the UPMC Science Center using a membership card unless one of the two named adult members on the card is present.
  • Members must present a valid membership card and a photo ID at check-in to enter the UPMC Science Center.
  • At least one adult must remain with any minors in the group for the entire visit.
  • Individuals under the age of 18 may not be listed as a named adult on a membership account or card.

Library Membership

With Whitaker Center’s Library Membership program, branches can purchase a family tier membership for their communities to borrow, allowing access for up to two (2) adults and four (4) children per day. 

Pass users must present their library cards and identification with matching names upon arrival, in addition to the Whitaker Center Library Membership Card.

Guests must abide by all Whitaker Center policies at all times.

This membership level does not include inclusion in the ASTC Passport Program, discounted pricing for cinema tickets, discounted concessions pricing, or special member pricing for events.

Participating Libraries:

  • Adamstown Area Library – Adamstown, PA
  • Amelia Givin Library – Mt. Holly Springs, PA
  • Annville Free Library – Annville, PA
  • Bernville Area Community Library – Bernville, PA
  • Besore Memorial Library – Greencastle, PA
  • Bosler Memorial Library – Carlisle, PA
  • Cleve J. Fredricksen Library – Camp Hill, PA
  • Coyle Free Library – Chambersburg, PA
  • Dillsburg Area Public Library – Dillsburg, PA
  • Ephrata Public Library – Ephrata, PA
  • Gettysburg Library – Gettysburg, PA
  • Grove Family Library – Chambersburg, PA
  • John Graham Library – Newville, PA
  • Newport Public Library – Newport, PA

This amazing membership package is ideal for increasing your offerings to your community through your library’s programming!

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Community Organization Membership

Beginning September 1, 2026

Non-Profit Community Organization Memberships are just like Library Memberships at Whitaker Center.

Organizations can purchase a family tier membership for their communities to borrow, allowing access for up to two (2) adults and four (4) children per day. 

Pass users must present the following upon arrival: a verification card issued by the participating Community Organization, a photo ID with a matching name, and the Whitaker Center Community Organization Membership Card provided by that organization.

Guests must abide by all Whitaker Center policies at all times.

This membership level does not include inclusion in the ASTC Passport Program, discounted pricing for cinema tickets, discounted concessions pricing, or special member pricing for events.

Wondering if your non-profit organization qualifies? Email us at info@whitakercenter.org!

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