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Reading School District’s contribution brings new energy to RPM
he Reading Public Museum is thrilled to announce the replacement of an over 60-year-old electrical transformer to a new, state-of-the-art, and code compliant unit.
Reading Public Museum Renews Autism Training Certification
The Reading Public Museum renews autism certification and maintains the Certified Autism Center™ (CAC) designation from The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES).
Cartography in the Age of Enlightenment to open soon at the Reading Public Museum
The Reading Public Museum announces the opening of Cartography in the Age of Enlightenment in the Works on Paper Gallery on The Museum’s Ground Floor.
Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit® coming soon to the Reading Public Museum
The Reading Public Museum is proud to present Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood: A Grr-ific Exhibit®. This new exhibit brings to life the themes presented in the award-winning PBS Kids television series created by The Fred Rogers Productions that follows the adventures of 4-year-old Daniel Tiger and his friends.
Voyage to the Deep coming soon to the Reading Public Museum
Suit up and dive into the engaging international traveling undersea exhibition Voyage to the Deep! This exhibit tells the story of underwater exploration and adventure based on Jules Verne’s classic 1870 novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.
$50,000 donation from Highmark and Penn State for The Robot Zoo
We at The Reading Public Museum would like to thank Highmark and Penn State for their generous donation of $50,000 towards one of our most popular exhibits, The Robot Zoo. This exhibit has been a hit within our community.
Carlos Luna: Beyond the Surface ends soon at the Reading Public Museum
Time is running out to see Carlos Luna: Beyond the Surface! The exhibition, which is on display in the Meinig Family and World Cultures Galleries on The Museum’s First Floor closes on Sunday, September 10, 2023.
Carlos Luna: Beyond the Surface opens at the Reading Public Museum
One of the most dynamic voices in contemporary Latin American art today, Carlos Luna is featured in a monographic exhibition, Carlos Luna: Beyond the Surface, which will be on view through September 10, 2023 at the Reading Public Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania.
Landmark gift to the Reading Public Museum from the estate of Dr. Luther W. Brady, Jr
The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum is pleased to announce a landmark gift from the Estate of Dr. Luther W. Brady, Jr., an important collector and world-renowned radiation oncologist from Philadelphia.
The Robot Zoo debuts at the Reading Public Museum
Discover the fascinating world of nature at The Reading Public Museum’s newest exhibition, The Robot Zoo, featuring eight robotic animals and over a dozen interactive activities.