Scranton Cultural Center

Masonic Temple and Scottish Rite Cathedral
Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple
Location416420 North Washington Avenue
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Coordinates41°24′39″N 75°39′38″W / 41.41083°N 75.66056°W / 41.41083; -75.66056
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
ArchitectRaymond Hood
Architectural styleGothic Revival,
Romanesque Revival
NRHP reference No.97001259
Added to NRHPNovember 7, 1997

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.