Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts

06/06/2026

Tomorrow is School’s Out Community Day, powered by PNC.
A few quick reminders so your day is smooth:
10 AM to 2 PM
Registered guests only (you must have a ticket to enter)
Whitaker Center closes at 2 PM

Ticket link and details: whitakercenter.org/community-day
Travel safe, arrive ready for fun, and we’ll see you tomorrow!

06/05/2026

This weekend at Whitaker, you can visit us FOR FREE!
Community Day has a few tickets left, and we want to see you here.
The fun begins at 10 AM on Saturday!

We're open on Friday, Sunday, and Monday from 10 AM to 5 PM.

Happy weekend!!

06/03/2026

🎸GET YOUR TICKETS NOW! 40 YEARS OF LOVE, HOPE & ROCK ‘N’ ROLL 🎸 Get ready for an unforgettable night with the legendary BoDeans as they celebrate the 40th anniversary of their critically acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & S*x & Dreams, live at Whitaker Center on Thursday, August 13, 2026!

Led by original frontman Kurt Neumann, BoDeans will take audiences on a two-and-a-half-hour musical journey through five decades of music, featuring fan favorites like “Closer to Free,” “Good Things,” “Idaho,” and more. The evening will also include a special video retrospective highlighting songs from the band's 14 studio albums.

From opening for iconic artists such as U2, Bob Dylan, Tom Petty, and David Bowie to becoming a staple of American rock music, BoDeans have built a loyal following through their heartfelt songwriting and electrifying live performances.

📅 Thursday, August 13, 2026, 7:30 PM
📍 Sunoco Performance Theater at Whitaker Center
🎟️ PURCHASE TICKETS TODAY: https://www.whitakercenter.org/performance-theater/shows/bodeans/

06/02/2026

WHOOT! WHOOT! New Perk Alert:

Our Community Days are packed with awesome activities and giveaways, so they almost always sell out!

Now, our members get dibs on the fun! Arrive at any Community Day (the next one is on Saturday, June 6), show your membership card at check-in, and let the party commence!

We love our members, and this perk is one of many we offer to the families and individuals who support us year after year!

Scroll for more perks and hope to see your name on our member list soon!

06/01/2026

HEY JUUUUUNE! We've got a world of fun ahead of us this June. We can't wait to see you here!

Saturday, 6/6 | Community Day (Registered Guests Only, Open 10 A.M. - 2 P.M.)
Saturday, 6/13 | New Exhibit - Under The Canopy - Opens
Friday, 6/19 | Adults Night Out (Ages 21+, 5:30 - 8:00 P.M.)
Monday, 6/22 | Summer Camp Begins (Check Your Camper's Start Date)

Also This Month | Live Show Tickets, Weekend Hours, Sloth Encounters Return, New Membership Perks

There's literally something for everyone. Come on by!

Visit whitakercenter.org/this-month for all links!

05/31/2026

Our face when we hear a family has visited us more than once but doesn't have a membership...

Most memberships pay for themselves in just two visits! It's totally worth the value if you plan to visit more than twice per year, which you absolutely will!

Find the plan that's right for you!

Visit whitakercenter.org/memberships to learn more.

05/30/2026

Adults Night Out 😎 was a VIBE!

We're running it back on June 19th with new features! New exhibit, new animal encounters, new activities, and new drinks!

Bring your team or ride in solo to win some prizes!
Smash the competition in rainforest trivia and snag a special collector's button!

We'll see you on Friday, June 19th!
Get your tix at whitakercenter.org/adults

05/29/2026

The forecast says things are cooling down this weekend.
We think it's the perfect temp for WONDER!

We're open Friday - Monday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.

We can't wait to see you here!

Get tickets at whitakercenter.org

05/26/2026

🎶 TICKETS ON SALE NOW: Two unforgettable nights of live music are coming to the Whitaker Center with BoDeans and The Brit Pack! 🎸🎤

📍 BoDeans — Thursday, August 13
📍 The Brit Pack — Friday, October 9

First up, BoDeans celebrate 40 years of music with a powerhouse anniversary tour honoring their acclaimed debut album, Love & Hope & S*x & Dreams. Fans can expect an incredible two-and-a-half-hour retrospective spanning five decades of hits, including favorites like “Closer to Free,” “Good Things,” and more. From sharing stages with legends like U2 and Tom Petty to becoming the soundtrack of a generation, BoDeans continue to deliver the heartland rock sound audiences love.

Then, get ready for The Brit Pack — a high-energy celebration of the greatest British rock music of all time! From Led Zeppelin, Queen, and The Rolling Stones to David Bowie, Oasis, and Tears for Fears, this electrifying show brings iconic anthems from the ‘60s through today to life on stage.

Get tickets and learn more here: https://www.whitakercenter.org/performance-theater/

05/26/2026

Friendly reminder for the planners:
School’s Out Community Day, powered by PNC, is coming June 6 (10 AM to 2 PM).

Registration is required. You won’t want to miss this!
This event sells out every time, so get yours today!

Grab tickets:

Don't miss the FREE Community Day on April 18th! Celebrate the PNC Innovation Zone, meet ELMO, boogie down at the Dance Party, and more.