Museum’s Measures on Coronavirus

Museum’s Measures on Coronavirus

The Reading Public Museum wants to assure you that the health and safety of our community is a top priority. As concern regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the United States and our region is increasing, please know that we are closely following official...
Science at The Museum – Heart Experiment

Science at The Museum – Heart Experiment

Ah, science is all around us! RPM’s Education Department LOVES experiments, so we want to share them to you. Parents, with your supervision, all of these experiments and activities can be done at home with the kiddos. This month, replicate and see how the human...
RPM Vault – Valentine’s Day

RPM Vault – Valentine’s Day

While the tradition of exchanging valentines has its roots in the 18th century, the conception of Valentine’s Day goes back to the martyrdom of St. Valentine in 270 AD. Accused of secretly marrying couples against the wishes of the Roman emperor and refusing to...