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2025 News Releases

March 7, 2025
Whitaker Center’s ‘Above and Beyond’ Exhibit, Sponsored by TE Connectivity Inspires Space and Aviation Exploration

January 20, 2025:
Whitaker Center and American Literacy Corporation Host Free MLK Day of Reading Event

2024 News Releases

November 26, 2024:
Whitaker Center Invites Community to Free “Light Up the Night” Event on November 26

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Science Center

Permanent Exhibit

Carnival of Health

Step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health at Whitaker Center. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body.

EXPLORE

Theater

Apr 18, 2026

Amber Ruffin: In Conversation

Emmy-, Tony-, and WGA-nominated comedy writer and performer (Late Night with Seth Meyers, The Amber Ruffin Show, Have I Got News For You) brings a special interview-style evening to Whitaker Center.

INFO & TICKETS

Cinema

Showing Through: Dec 31, 2026

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.

INFO & TICKETS

Science Center

Under The Canopy

Don't miss Under The Canopy, an exciting exhibit featuring rainforest animals, live plants, and engaging presentations at Whitaker Center!

INFO & TICKETS

Theater

Oct 9, 2026

The Brit Pack – British Invasion and More

Performing music by Led Zeppelin, Queen, and The Rolling Stones, to David Bowie, Oasis, Tears for Fears, and more, The Brit Pack covers everything from the most iconic anthems of the sixties, to the modern classics of today!

INFO & TICKETS

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2025 News Releases

March 7, 2025
Whitaker Center’s ‘Above and Beyond’ Exhibit, Sponsored by TE Connectivity Inspires Space and Aviation Exploration

January 20, 2025:
Whitaker Center and American Literacy Corporation Host Free MLK Day of Reading Event

2024 News Releases

November 26, 2024:
Whitaker Center Invites Community to Free “Light Up the Night” Event on November 26

More To Do

Carnival of Health

Amber Ruffin: In Conversation

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

Under The Canopy

The Brit Pack – British Invasion and More

Media Contact:

2025 News Releases

March 7, 2025Whitaker Center’s ‘Above and Beyond’ Exhibit, Sponsored by TE Connectivity Inspires Space and Aviation Exploration

January 20, 2025:Whitaker Center and American Literacy Corporation Host Free MLK Day of Reading Event

2024 News Releases

November 26, 2024:Whitaker Center Invites Community to Free “Light Up the Night” Event on November 26

More To Do

Carnival of Health

Amber Ruffin: In Conversation

Astronaut: Ocean to Orbit

Under The Canopy

The Brit Pack – British Invasion and More

March 7, 2025
Whitaker Center’s ‘Above and Beyond’ Exhibit, Sponsored by TE Connectivity Inspires Space and Aviation Exploration

January 20, 2025:
Whitaker Center and American Literacy Corporation Host Free MLK Day of Reading Event

November 26, 2024:
Whitaker Center Invites Community to Free “Light Up the Night” Event on November 26