Hosted by the Whitaker Center in the UPMC Science Center
Science Center rate for participants; FREE for adult companions
Celebrate neurodiversity with a special new sensory-friendly experience every Second Saturday from 3 to 6 pm at Whitaker Center in the UPMC Science Center!
Exhibit lights and sound effects are adjusted, and additional hands-on activities are included to foster a safe, welcoming, and most importantly – FUN – environment for all visitors.
Quiet spaces are available during Sensory Saturday events for visitors needing a break. Additionally, sensory borrow backpacks will be available at the Market Street Box Office on a first come, first served basis.
Whitaker Center for Science and the Arts is a non-profit center for the arts, education, entertainment, and cultural enrichment located in the heart of Harrisburg’s vibrant downtown. Whitaker Center is home to the PNC Innovation Zone, Sunoco Performance Theater, Harsco Science Center, STEM Design Studios and Select Medical Digital Cinema.