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UPMC Science Center @ Whitaker Centre for Science and the Arts (Harrisburg)

222 Market Street, Harrisburg, , PA 17101
Phone: 717-214-2787Email: info@whitakercenter.orgWebsite: Visit Website Google Map

Hands-on exhibits. STEM-based learning. Endless entertainment.

 Admission includes KidsPlace — a space just for children ages 6 and under — to Forces of Nature — a mind-blowing examination of how weather and geology affect planet earth — there is something for curious minds of all ages. Learn about your body in the Carnival of Health, create your own animations at Backstage Studio —  plus there's always something new to explore in the STEM Design Studios.

Programs and fascinating exhibits about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math all combine to make a visit to the science center an extraordinary educational experience cleverly disguised as a whole lot of fun.

Kids Place

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.  


STEM Design Studios

Get hands-on with different STEM topics. These engaging activities will allow parents and kids to explore STEM topics together, learning as a team. Enjoy activities and design challenges with Ozobots™ , Spheros™, 3Doodler™ 3D printing pens, tangrams, K'NEX® and much more!



Forces of Nature

Through compelling stories of natural forces and environmental change, Forces of Nature is both an exciting thematic area and a relevant science topic that affects everyone’s daily life. The permanent gallery provides guests with the opportunity to experience a variety of extraordinary weather wonders featuring physical “phenomenon-based” exhibits.


Carnival of Health

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls — step right up and experience the one and only Carnival of Health. More than 2,200 square feet of fun-filled themed entertainment opens your eyes to the wonders of healthy living and the human body. 


Backstage Studio

Funded by The Alexander Grass Foundation, Backstage Studio features fascinating exhibits that reveal the science and technology behind movies, TV, music, and theatre. Create your own stop-action film, put yourself into the movies in the Foley Studio, and explore the creation of different sound effects in this interactive gallery.