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The Final Frame: Inspiring the Next Generation

By Mary Oliveira, CEO of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts It’s that week on social media again.You know the one. Social media feeds flooded with tiny smiling faces,…
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The Final Frame: Why Arts & Science are the Power Couple Central PA Needs

By Mary Oliveira, CEO of Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts Think Barack and Michelle. William and Kate. Kobe and Shaq. Peanut butter and jelly. Some duos just work.…
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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit explores the ways in which NASA uses underwater environments to simulate life and work in space, offering a fascinating look into the high-tech world of astronauts.

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Theater

May 11, 2025

“I believe it was the greatest case of my career, but who am I to say? Modesty forbids it.” Our fourth show of Season 99 will be a real nail-biter… AGATHA CHRISTIE’S MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS! Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. The luxurious train is surprisingly full for the time of the year, but by the morning it is one passenger fewer. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer – in case he or she decides to strike again. Running April 25-May 11 at the Whitaker Center.

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Science Center

Runs through: Jan 3, 2026

EXPEDITION DINOSAUR: Rise of the Mammals

Adventure back in time with us — 66 MILLION YEARS INTO THE PAST — to experience the moments before, during and after the extinction event that ended the age of dinosaurs! EXPEDITION DINOSAUR: RISE OF THE MAMMALS opens to the public September 27, and will be at Whitaker Center through January 3!

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Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2025

Tornado Alley 3D

Tornado Alley is a giant-screen adventure that takes viewers on an epic chase through the “severe weather capital of the world.”

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Science Center

Permanent Exhibit

KidsPlace

A destination for the youngest explorers! Designed with a cityscape theme this gallery includes a life-sized Operation Game, X-Ray Table, Pin Ball Falls, and much more.

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