School & Group Experience
Building Tours
General Tour
Our general tour is specific to the key elements of the Masonic Temple. This tour is designed for all ages. Our tours teach both kids and adults the uses of the building, today as well as, inform them of the architecture of the building and history of the Masons. Our tour will guide groups through the levels and rooms including the two theaters, the grand ballroom, the library, the Masonic lodges and more! Each space is used for a wide variety of events and will amaze children and adults when they find out how much goes on behind the walls of Scranton’s architectural phenomenon.
Scheduled Tours are $3.00 per person, with a minimum charge of $60.00. School field trips may have additional services for an additional charge.
TO SCHEDULE A PRIVATE TOUR PLEASE CALL Camille Reinecke at 570-346-7369, ext. 100
School and Class Field Trips
The Scranton Cultural Center provides many opportunities for classes, school groups, children of all ages – to engage in history, the arts, cultural, science and entertainment opportunities.
Whether joining us for a show, a tour, an arts education program or just a day to learn in a different environment we strive to provide a resource for the community. Please check out our various programs to the left or:
Call our Education and Outreach Coordinator at 570-346-7369 x100 to inquire about opportunities.
YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCE OF “JUNIE B. JONES JR”
The Scranton Cultural Center’s Youth Theatre Program will present their performance of “Junie B. Jones” JR to school groups on Friday, December 11, 2026 at 10:00am. The performance will run approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes and will be performed by our middle division students from grades 5-8.
Suggested Grade Levels: Kindergarten through 7th Grade
Curriculum connections: Arts, Music, Literature, Storytelling and Creative Writing
Fill out the group reservation form to reserve space during this performance.
YOUTH THEATRE PERFORMANCE OF “James and the giant peach”
The Scranton Cultural Center’s Youth Theatre Program will present their performance of “James and the Giant Peach” to school groups on Monday, May 3, 2027 at 10:00am. The performance will run approximately 2 hour and 30 minutes and will be performed by our older division students from grades 9-12.
Suggested Grade Levels: Kindergarten through 12th Grade
Curriculum connections: Arts, Music, Literature, Social Studies
Fill out the group reservation form to reserve space during this performance.
Northeastern pennsylvania philharmonic “Dvořák Meets Jaws”
Explore a new world, sharks, and iconic movie music with programming from John Williams’ score to the film Jaws™, as well as excerpts of Antonin Dvořák’s Symphony No. 9 “From the New World”, highlighting John Williams’ inspiration from composers such as Dvořák and the thematic similarities between the two works. Students will learn how a score shapes these emotions, builds tension, and brings characters to life. This immersive experience bridges the gap between the concert stage and the movie screen.
Suggested Grade Levels: Grades 3rd-6th
Thursday, March 4th, 2027 at 10:30am
The Link Below will take you to NEPAPHIL.org to reserve your tickets.
A Day at the SCC
A local field-trip favorite! To experience “A Day at the SCC” local school children and other educational groups come to the SCC to discover its history by taking a tour of the magnificent building and also get the opportunity to participate in two arts-based workshops of their choice!
Come discover an afternoon of history and fun at the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple! This exciting program is fun for all ages and features a tour of the historic architecture of the center as well as your choice of two hands-on workshops including instruction in theatre, dance, drawing, mixed media, music, and magic! Admittance is $8 per child depending on the selected workshop (Minimum charge of $200). Groups of up to 150 students are welcome! For additional information please contact Camille Reinecke at 570-346-7369, ext. 100 or camiller@sccmt.org.
History Mystery Scavenger Hunt
The History Mystery Scavenger Hunt is an interactive field trip at the Scranton Cultural Center perfect for kids 8 years old and up! Teams will race from floor to floor, navigating through the most interesting rooms of the building with a blueprint map to find numbered clues that lead you to historic facts about the Masonic Temple. Your day also includes your choice of either an interactive Theatre workshop or a Magic Show by Damian the Magician! A space to eat bagged lunches will be provided.
Pricing: $8 per student (Minimum Charge $200.00).
Chaperones attend for free!
Call Camille Reinecke for questions or to book your hunt today!
camiller@sccmt.org, 570-346-7369 ext 100
