The Museum is the perfect place for your scouts to visit and workshop! From our collections featuring a 2,000-year-old mummy to art from around the world, to our 25-acre Arboretum, to our state-of-the-art Neag Planetarium, we have many incredible experiences to share with your scouts. All workshops are led by qualified, enthusiastic Museum Educators. The Reading Public Museum offers scheduled workshops and overnights that align with its mission and the requirements for various  Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, and Scouts BSA, badges, adventures and awards. 

*Merit Badge Counselors are on staff and will be present at any workshops requiring them!

What we offer:

• Private Workshops and Overnights for Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA. Choose from our complete list of scout programs. Click here for program request form containing all details, options, and pricing. Registration is required. Call or email today to book your troop's Private workshop. 

• Scheduled Scout Events for Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA. Choose to come to The Museum for a pre-scheduled workshop! See below for current workshops, dates, and times. Registration is required. 

• Other Club and Scouting Organizations: Are you a member of another scouting group, club, or organization? Contact us to schedule a workshop or overnight tailored to your organization and achievement requirements. 

Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch at email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.

BSA Scheduled Events 2024 - 2025

All scheduled events require registration. A minimum of 1 adult must accompany every 10 scouts. Individual scouts must be accompanied by an adult regardless of age. Each group must agree to comply with all of Reading Public Museum's current health and safety protocols.

Workshop fees include materials, instruction, and admission to The Museum during public hours the day of the event.

Overnight fees also include our "I Slept at Reading Public Museum" event patch, evening snack, and a light continental breakfast.

Registration closes 1 week prior to the date of the program. Minimum enrollment must be met for the program to run. Program fees are non-refundable. The Museum reserves the right to cancel a program at any time; refunds will be at the discretion of The Museum.

Register early, as programs fill quickly!

2024 - 2025 Current Scheduled Workshops

Can't make a scheduled event? See info about scheduling a Private Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA Wokshop and contact Rebeka Birch today at  email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org. . Looking for Girl Scouts? Click here.