• Reading Public Museum
    Open 11a-5p Daily Admission
  • Neag Planetarium
    Show Schedule Admission
  • Arboretum
    Open everyday from sunrise to sunset

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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 & Nova Counselors are on staff and will be present at any workshops requiring them!

What we offer:

• Private In-Person 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. Click here for details.

• 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, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.

 

BSA Scheduled Events Spring 2023 - Spring 2024

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!

 

Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.

 

2023-2024 Current Scheduled Overnights

Click here for scheduled event registration form.

 

February 2-3 | 6pm-8am
Uncovering the Past Nova Award Overnight
$45/scout
$12/adult
 
Open to Wolf, Bear, & WEBELO/AOL scouts
 
 
 

2023-2024 Current Scheduled Workshops

 
 
October 1 | 9am-Noon - *Registration CLOSED!*
Lion: Gadgets & Gizmos
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
November 6 | 5-8pm
Wolf: Finding Your Way
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
December 5 | 5-8pm
Wolf: Digging the Past
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
 
January 13 | 9am-Noon
Tiger: Stories In Shapes
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
February 15 | 5-8pm
Bear: Super Science
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
March 9 | 9am-Noon
Tiger: My Tiger Jungle
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
April 11 | 5-8pm
WEBELO: Into the Wild
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 
May 7 | 5-8pm
WEBELO: Into the Woods
$20/scout
$6/adult
 
 

Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.

 

Can't make a scheduled event? See info about scheduling a Private Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA Wokshop and contact Rebeka Birch today at 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org. . Looking for Girl Scouts? Click here.

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