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Adult Programs & Events

Bagels, Bach & Beyond

Our popular Sunday morning breakfast and music series continues with a new season/sponsor....more

Lectures

Check our calendar for a variety of topics and formats including our Noontime Knowledge and Friday Lecture Series ...more

Bus Trips

Enjoy our ever-popular trips to a variety of locations. Recent trip - "Holiday House Tour & Lunch at Philadelphia Museum of Art" on Wednesday, December 7...more

RPM Business Breakfast Series

Join us the third Tuesday of each month for breakfast, networking and learning about The Museum's collection in one of our unique gallery spaces. ...more

2012 Gala

"15 Minutes of Fame" is the title of this year's annual event in April, in conjunction with our Andy Warhol exhibition...more

News

Floyd Final Friday this week! — 

Enjoy exciting full-dome digital visuals set to th...more

Arboretum Assistants Need Assistance — 

The holidays are over and the winter doldrums are ...more

Reading's Favorite Mummy in the News — 

Move over, Kate! Our famous mummy, Nefrina, made t...more

Night IN The Museum - Cub Scout Sleepover — 

This Friday, Jan. 27, Cub Scouts (Wolf, Bear, Webe...more

Family-Friendly Activities

Fall Family Fun Events

Fun for the whole family with a variety of presentations, activities and more. Recently: "Eve Eve Party" on December 30...more

Family Learning Center & Please Touch Activities

Our former Cove Gallery area is transformed into a fun hands-on experience for kids, with themes related to the current exhibitions. Plus, look for more activities in our permanent galleries ...more

Star Shows

Every Sunday afternoon or weekday at 4 p.m., catch one (or more) of several fun and educational presentations at our state-of-the-art Planetarium. ...more

Best of Berks 2011

We're proud to have been voted "Best Cultural Facility" in Berks County Living's annual awards contest...more

Teachers & Schools

School Group Tours

The Reading Public Museum's guided school tours present a rich and interactive experience, foster participation and analytical skill, and complement the school curriculum. ...more

Adult & College Group Tours

The Museum encourages adult group tours. They can be customized to fit the needs of each group's time frame and desired subject areas. ...more

School & Adult Arboretum Tours

New! Find out what grows in our Arboretum — and how. Customized group tours based on specific age/grade. ...more

School Tour & Planetarium Show Combination Specials

New! We are offering a series of special packages to schools that book visits to The Museum and Planetarium. ...more