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The Reading Public Museum is a dynamic center of lifelong learning, that collects, preserves, and interprets objects of art, science, and civilization to engage, educate, and enlighten current and future generations from our diverse communities.

Next up in our vendor spotlight series we have Blissfully Cozy, who offers handmade seasonal simmer pots with build your...
10/24/2026

Next up in our vendor spotlight series we have Blissfully Cozy, who offers handmade seasonal simmer pots with build your own options, room and linen sprays, foaming hand soaps, bath soaks, and other cozy home and gift items, Lucy & Leigh, who makes handmade leather and faux leather earrings and hair accessories for all ages, and Stitchin’ Seaside, who creates heirloom quality crochet loveys, plushies, toys, wearables, blankets and home decor! All these amazing vendors and more will be available at the Third Annual Yuletide Market on November 1, 2026, which is free to attend!

Worried you won't find the perfect gift? NEW this year, there will be crafts for a $5 fee in The Neag Planetarium for you to make custom gifts of your own!

10/24/2026

With the weather getting cooler, now is the perfect time to take a stroll through The Arboretum and watch the seasons change!

Trick or Treat at The Museum is tomorrow!Join us for a safe and fun Halloween celebration including snacks, treats, and ...
10/23/2026

Trick or Treat at The Museum is tomorrow!

Join us for a safe and fun Halloween celebration including snacks, treats, and seasonal crafts! Children will receive Halloween and Fall themed crafts to take home in addition to coupons and snacks provided by our sponsors as they travel to the various treat stations throughout our galleries. Walk-ins are welcome! Activities are available while supplies last.

Tickets are still available at the door, and ticket prices are as follows:
Museum Members – Children $5; Adults FREE
RSD Families – Children $5; Adults FREE
Non-Members – Activities FREE with paid museum admission

Yoga Under The Stars is returning for Fall Series 2 on Tuesday, November 3!Join us in The Neag Planetarium for Yoga Unde...
10/23/2026

Yoga Under The Stars is returning for Fall Series 2 on Tuesday, November 3!

Join us in The Neag Planetarium for Yoga Under The Stars: Fall Series 2! Led by a certified instructor, these yoga sessions in The Neag Planetarium provide gentle yoga relaxation under the stars. Yoga Under The Stars: Fall Series 2 starts on Tuesday November 3rd, 2026, and continues every Tuesday until December 8, 2026.

Reservations required to guarantee a space. Walk-ins welcome if space permits

Tickets are available on our website, and pricing is as follows:

Drop–In Single Class Prices:
Museum Member $8/class
Non-Member $10/class

Participants interested in registering for the full series should email Wendy at [email protected]

Next up in our Vendor Spotlight series is Shale Hollow Farmstead LLC, Stephanie Julian, and Lauren Noel Studio!Shale Hal...
10/22/2026

Next up in our Vendor Spotlight series is Shale Hollow Farmstead LLC, Stephanie Julian, and Lauren Noel Studio!

Shale Hallow Farmstead makes goat milk lotions and soaps from scratch, using the milk from their small herd of goats, Stephanie Julian is an award winning Fantasy and Contemporary Romance author from Mohnton PA, and Lauren Noel Studio offers stationary, stickers, art prints, and original watercolor art!

Treat yourself to a great new read, try your next self care product, or spruce up your space with original art at The Yuletide Market! The Yuletide Market is free to attend, and features over 65 local vendors selling everything from original artworks to artisanal snacks. Join us to kick off the holiday season!

Happy Birthday N.C. Wyeth! Did you know that today would have been N.C. Wyeth's 144th birthday? You can see his beautifu...
10/22/2026

Happy Birthday N.C. Wyeth! Did you know that today would have been N.C. Wyeth's 144th birthday? You can see his beautiful book covers and illustrations from now until January 3, 2027 in Icons of Americana: Rockwell and Wyeth.

Rockwell/Wyeth: Icons of Americana is sponsored locally by the Marlin and Ginger Miller Exhibition Endowment, with additional support from Tom and Donna Weik in honor of Robert P. Metzger.
© 2026 exhibition curated and organized by the National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, RI. © 2026 exhibition curated and organized by the National Museum of American Illustration, Newport, RI, www.americanillustration.org and the American Illustrators Gallery, New York, NY, www.americanillustrators.com
Single Source traveling exhibition organized by: .connections (PAN Art Connections)
www.pan-art-connections.com

Congratulations to our Museum After Dark: Spooky Night Out Halloween Costume Contest and Silent Trivia Winners! Winners ...
10/22/2026

Congratulations to our Museum After Dark: Spooky Night Out Halloween Costume Contest and Silent Trivia Winners! Winners will be contacted by the education department. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate Halloween and explore our galleries with us!

Looking for some educational family fun? Please join us on November 5 from 10am to 12pm for Home School Days: PA Makes i...
10/22/2026

Looking for some educational family fun? Please join us on November 5 from 10am to 12pm for Home School Days: PA Makes it Great: The Power of Pennsylvania Manufacturing! This session will teach young learners about how we can protect our planet while advancing technologies and working with the land instead of against it. Programs are designed for elementary school age students (younger and older siblings welcome to participate).

Reservations are available on our website, and pricing for an individual session is as follows:
Members: $20 (1 adult and 1 child); $8 for each additional child or adult
RSD Families for individual sessions: $20 (1 adult and 1 child); $8 for each additional child or adult
Non-Members for individual sessions: $30 (1 adult and 1 child); $14 for each additional child or adult

Registrations are required! Please email Becky at [email protected] to reserve your spot.

Pricing for all 6 sessions in a series are available on our website.

Looking for the perfect birthday party venue that blends fun and education into one unforgettable party? You've found th...
10/21/2026

Looking for the perfect birthday party venue that blends fun and education into one unforgettable party? You've found the right place!

Let your little one rocket into outer space, be amazed by an up-close encounter with a real-life mummy, or have their imagination run wild as their favorite TV and storybook characters come to life in one of our special exhibition-themed parties. Designed to both educate and entertain, our Museum birthday parties make planning a breeze, leaving all the kids smiling and all the parents wondering, “Why didn’t I think of that?”

Our birthday parties are designed for children ages 6 – 12 years old. Occasionally, our themes will accommodate children as young as three years old. RPM cannot host Children’s Birthday Parties for children younger than three in this format.

Those interested in scheduling a museum birthday party should email [email protected] or call 610-371-5850 x258.

Have you taken a look at the award winners in our American Gallery, and the Irvin and Lois E. Cohen Modern and Contempor...
10/20/2026

Have you taken a look at the award winners in our American Gallery, and the Irvin and Lois E. Cohen Modern and Contemporary Galleries yet?

Founded in 1914 in New York City, Allied Artists of America is one of the oldest artists’ organizations in the nation. The show features some of the best works by contemporary artists including examples in oil painting, sculpture, graphics, mix media, watercolor, and pastels. The 113th Annual Exhibition: Allied Artists of America is here until January 3rd, 2027, so come visit today!

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500 Museum Road
West Reading, PA
19611

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Tuesday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

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+16103715850

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