Scranton Cultural Center
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple (formerly the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral) is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Records date it to 1928. Close by, Steamtown is 0.6 mi away.
A theatre inside Scranton
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 17°, with about 45" of snow a year. When to go ↓
You can stay in Scranton
Scranton Cultural Center is inside Scranton, which has 11 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
May, June, July, August and September are the mild months, with highs of 70–83°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP) has airline service, about 6 miles from Scranton Cultural Center.
Established in 1928
Scranton Cultural Center dates from 1928. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Scranton Cultural Center
The Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple (formerly the Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral) is a theatre and cultural center in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The Cultural Center's mission statement is "to rejuvenate a national architectural structure as a regional center for arts, education and community activities appealing to all ages." The Cultural Center hosts national Broadway tours; professional and local musical and dramatic theatre offerings; local, regional and national orchestral and popular music, dance and opera; comedians, lecturers, art exhibits, a children's and performing arts academy and various classes as well as fundraiser galas and special events including proms, luncheons, private parties and is a popular wedding ceremony and reception venue. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Theatre
- Established
- 1928
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1997)
- Wikipedia readers
- 2.6K a year
Bases for Scranton Cultural Center
The closest lodging is in Scranton (11) and Dunmore (8).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Scranton Cultural Center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | in town | — | 11 11 hotels | 75,514 | $158K | C |
| Dunmore | 3 mi east | 5 min | 8 6 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 14,249 | $196K | — |
| Moosic | 4 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 motel | 5,989 | $251K | C+ |
| South Abington Township | 6 mi north | 10 min | 7 6 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 9,624 | $335K | A− |
| Dickson City | 4 mi north | 5 min | 5 5 hotels | 5,976 | $192K | C− |
| Plains Township | 13 mi southwest | 20 min | 12 11 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 10,010 | $164K | B− |
| Pittston Township | 8 mi south | 10 min | 4 1 hotel · 2 motels · 1 RV park | 3,295 | $187K | C− |
| Wilkes-Barre Township | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 10 10 hotels | 3,236 | $116K | D− |
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Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Also near Scranton Cultural Center
Each of these is within 62 miles.
1in town National Historic SiteSteamtown National Historic Site61K visitors a year
222 mi LakeLake Wallenpaupack
58 mi Theme parkDorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom57 mi Theme parkKnoebels Amusement Resort
61 mi LakeLake Musconetcong35 mi Theme parkRocky Glen Park
4in town City parkNay Aug Park
32 mi State parkRicketts Glen State ParkPhoto credits
Steamtown National Historic Site: National Park Service, Public domain · Lake Wallenpaupack: Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom: Coasterman1234 at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Musconetcong: Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Nay Aug Park: The Mebane Greeting Card Co., Wilkes-Barre, PA., Public domain · Ricketts Glen State Park: en:User:Msitler, Public domain
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Questions before you go
Is Scranton Cultural Center in Scranton?
Yes. It’s inside Scranton, PA.
When is the best time to visit Scranton Cultural Center?
May, June, July, August and September, with highs of 70–83°.
How far is Scranton Cultural Center from Newark and Jersey City?
About 91 miles southeast of Newark and about 96 miles southeast of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Scranton Cultural Center?
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton (AVP), about 6 miles away. The nearest big hub is Newark Liberty (EWR), about 92 miles.
Where should I stay near Scranton Cultural Center?
Scranton (in town, 11 places to stay), Dunmore (3 mi, 8 places to stay) and Moosic (4 mi, 7 places to stay).
Tips from people in Scranton
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.