Most college students look for a mentor, someone a little older with experience in their field. I’ve been lucky enough to have many wonderful mentors throughout my life, especially during my college years, but there is one who has really been there for it all…and...
LIVE LIKE AN ASTRONAUT AT THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM January 17, 2019 — Reading, PA — Jump into your space suit and report for training, because the newest exhibition at the Reading Public Museum is landing and it’s out of this world! ASTRONAUT: Your Journey Begins on...
FOUNDATION FOR THE READING PUBLIC MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NEW DIRECTORS January 7, 2019 — Reading, PA – The Reading Public Museum welcomed new members to its Board of Directors. Incoming members joining the board for three-year terms are Ted Lavender, owner of Berks • Fire...
The Museum’s Curatorial and Buildings & Grounds teams recently installed a new sculpture! Duet, by Hungarian born American artist Miklos L. Sebek, reflects rhythm and harmony with nature—a fitting theme considering the piece’s new home in the Arboretum. The artist...
2018 Gift Guide Recap! The past 12 days (with a bonus day 13 for Gift Memberships to The Museum!) we showed wonderful gift ideas for the entire family! Below is a recap of some items you can find. When you shop at The Museum’s Gift Shop, you are not only...
Our Curator, Scott Schweigert, just returned from Cologne, Germany on a courier trip! RPM lent its Raphaelle Peale (American, 1774 – 1825) Lemons and Sugar painting to the Wallraf-Richartz Museum & Fondation Corboud (Cologne, Germany). Once upon a Time in America:...