Inclusivity for All

Accessibility

RPM is committed to making its programs and services accessible. The Museum, the Neag Planetarium, and the Arboretum all follow ADA Accessiblity. Entrance ramps are accessible at both buildings. Service animals are permitted in The Museum, Arboretum, and Neag Planetarium.

Reading Public Museum Accessibility

The Museum

The Museum provides free wheelchairs for accessibility on a first-come, first-served basis at the Admissions desk. All floors are elevator-accessible, with bench seating throughout the galleries. Accessible restrooms and a drinking fountain are located on the ground floor.

The Museum

The Museum provides free wheelchairs for accessibility on a first-come, first-served basis at the Admissions desk. All floors are elevator-accessible, with bench seating throughout the galleries. Accessible restrooms and a drinking fountain are located on the ground floor.

Neag Planetarium Accessibility

Neag Planetarium

The Neag Planetarium is single-level and has an exterior accessibility ramp that is your gateway to the stars. Service animals are welcome in both The Museum and the Neag Planetarium with the expectation that they will obey the same policies as all other visitors.

Neag Planetarium

The Neag Planetarium is single-level and has an exterior accessibility ramp that is your gateway to the stars. Service animals are welcome in both The Museum and the Neag Planetarium with the expectation that they will obey the same policies as all other visitors.

Arboretum Accessibility

Arboretum

Our beautiful arboretum includes some hilly terrain. While there are paved paths and benches throughout the gardens, traversing some areas of the arboretum could prove challenging for some guests. There is one wheelchair accessible bridge near Trudy’s Garden, at the end of the Arboretum opposite The Museum. Additionally, there is the newly opened, accessible Sensory Garden, located just past Trudy’s Garden.

Arboretum

Our beautiful arboretum includes some hilly terrain. While there are paved paths and benches throughout the gardens, traversing some areas of the arboretum could prove challenging for some guests. There is one wheelchair accessible bridge near Trudy’s Garden, at the end of the Arboretum opposite The Museum. Additionally, there is the newly opened, accessible Sensory Garden, located just past Trudy’s Garden.

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The Museum is a Certified Autism Center and does its part to support our diverse community. Take a look at our Sensory Packet and check out our Sensory Inclusive Hours for a more comfortable visiting experience.

Take a look at this this guide for sensory friendly visitors and also be sure to check out our sensory friendly hours.

If you do not see the accomodation you require, please contact Wendy or at (610)371-5850 ext. 223

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The Museum is a short, scenic walk from several different BARTA bus stops. You can check the BARTA schedule anchoose your best route here.