Reading Public Museum

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Bring your friends and family out to The Neag Planetarium for our community-favorite event, Sensory Fireworks! This even...
05/29/2026

Bring your friends and family out to The Neag Planetarium for our community-favorite event, Sensory Fireworks! This event is designed for the young and young at heart who are unable to enjoy the traditional firework show experiences due to the flashes of lights and/or loud boom sounds. There will be multiple crafts for families to enjoy before or during the fireworks shows, and staff will provide sensory bags for guests to borrow too!

This year there are 4 shows:
July 2 at 5:30pm and 7pm
July 3 at 5:30pm and 7pm

Reservations are required, as seating is limited! Tickets are available on our website, and ticket prices are as follows:
Adult- $5
Child- $5
Children 2 and younger- Free

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Dogs & Brews this past Sunday! Visitors enjoyed adorable doggies, deliciou...
05/27/2026

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to Dogs & Brews this past Sunday! Visitors enjoyed adorable doggies, delicious food, live music, and tastings from local breweries and wineries while enjoying the natural beauty of our Arboretum.

The Museum would like to give a special thank you to all of the local breweries, wineries, and vendors who came to the event!

Dogs & Brews 2026 was made possible by the following local sponsors:
Growler Level- Breidegam Family Foundation
Pint Level- Masano Bradley, Brentwood Industries, First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union, Lindsey Hart Photography

From The Collection: Painted Desert - Arizona by Albert Lorey GrollUnder a brilliant sky of deep blue shading to turquoi...
05/27/2026

From The Collection: Painted Desert - Arizona by Albert Lorey Groll

Under a brilliant sky of deep blue shading to turquoise toward the horizon and intensified by masses of violet-tinted clouds, is a vast expanse of desert country disclosing in the distance a bluish ribbon of rocky mounds, their peaks highlighted by the fleeting reflections of the hidden sun.

Groll, who was born in New York City, first traveled to Arizona in 1904 with ethnologist Stewart Culin. Soon his western paintings became popular and won him a medal at the 1906 annual exhibition at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.

Albert Lorey Groll (American, 1856-1952), Painted Desert - Arizona, oil on canvas, Museum Purchase, 1928.20.1

Our Founder, Dr. Levi Mengel, always believed that “Giving a child a chance to see and handle the things about which the...
05/27/2026

Our Founder, Dr. Levi Mengel, always believed that “Giving a child a chance to see and handle the things about which they study is not only the greatest timesaver, but the most effective way of giving an absolutely correct impression.” As such, RPM’s Education Department is looking for support to sustain our educational offerings here at The Museum. Whether you are buying an item off of our wish list or making a monetary donation, your support will always be appreciated.
More information can be found on our website at the following link: https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/rpm-education-department-donations/

Please join us on Friday, May 29th, for Floyd Final Friday! Experience these classic rock albums in amazing sound and fu...
05/26/2026

Please join us on Friday, May 29th, for Floyd Final Friday! Experience these classic rock albums in amazing sound and full-dome imagery at The Neag Planetarium. State-of-the-art technology brings back the creative combination of music and immersive art. Tickets are available both online and at the door, but this event sells out quickly!

Ticket prices are as follows:
Adults- $9
Children 4-17- $7
Active Military- $6
Children 3 and under- Free
Member Adult- Free
Member Child- Free

Meet Geoffrey K. Fleming, our Executive Director and CEO, now in his third year leading The Museum!Geoffrey oversees the...
05/26/2026

Meet Geoffrey K. Fleming, our Executive Director and CEO, now in his third year leading The Museum!

Geoffrey oversees the day-to-day operations of The Museum. No two days are the same, and can range from full schedules of meetings to working closely with staff to solve challenges and keep everything running smoothly.

One of his favorite works is The Balloon by Julien Dupre, a work that continues to capture the attention and imagination of visitors. He also finds great joy in seeing guests, especially children, experience excitement and curiosity during their time at The Museum.

When asked to describe The Museum in three words, Geoffrey shared:
“Educational, stimulating, and enriching.”

Outside of work, Geoffrey enjoys exploring flea markets and tag sales, and is always on the lookout for unique treasures with stories to tell!

We’re grateful for Geoffrey’s leadership and vision as he helps guide The Museum forward.

Wish you could bring a bit of the arboretum to your garden? Join us on May 30 from 9am to 1pm in The Stone Terrace Tent ...
05/24/2026

Wish you could bring a bit of the arboretum to your garden? Join us on May 30 from 9am to 1pm in The Stone Terrace Tent for an arboretum plant sale! Both perennial and annual plants are available, and all proceeds will directly benefit our 25-acre arboretum.

🐕🐶🐾 Dogs & Brews is off to a howling start! The rain has stopped, and the pints are flowing. 🎶🎵Cliff Starkey will start ...
05/24/2026

🐕🐶🐾 Dogs & Brews is off to a howling start! The rain has stopped, and the pints are flowing.

🎶🎵Cliff Starkey will start playing on the Museum steps beginning at 12:30

🎟️ Tickets available at the door!

Gary Erbe: Magical World is now open! This engaging exhibition includes fifty works that cover both paintings and finish...
05/23/2026

Gary Erbe: Magical World is now open! This engaging exhibition includes fifty works that cover both paintings and finished assemblages (models for the paintings), with more than a dozen works that feature the American flag. Erbe is known for his innovative contributions to still life and trompe l’oeil (fool the eye) painting, a genre rooted in the tradition of eighteenth and nineteenth century realism.
The exhibit is here from now until August 2, 2026.

Last chance to buy tickets! Dogs and Brews 2026 is this Sunday, May 24. Join us on from 12-4 to enjoy adorable puppies a...
05/23/2026

Last chance to buy tickets! Dogs and Brews 2026 is this Sunday, May 24. Join us on from 12-4 to enjoy adorable puppies and delicious food as you take in the beauty of our arboretum. Dogs & Brews is a family-friendly celebration featuring raffle prizes and opportunities to connect with local pet rescues, organizations, and vendors who support our furry friends. Souvenir tasting glasses will be available for pre-registered attendees while supplies last. Tickets are available for purchase on The Museum's website.
The ticket prices are as follows:
$45/adult (21+)
$85/adult couple (21+)
$25/designated driver (does not receive a tasting glass)
$25/children ages 11-20
children 10 and under are FREE.
Dogs and Brews is made possible by support from our sponsors:
Growler Level- Breidegam Family Foundation
Pint Level- Lindsay Hart Photography, Masano Bradley, Brentwood Industries, and First Commonwealth Federal Credit Union

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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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