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RPM’s celebration of women at the Museum
Celebrate the special women in your life at The Reading Public Museum on Mother’s Day, May 14! This memorable day will feature a variety of unique activities and programming from 11:00am to 5:00pm.
Mission Aerospace closing soon at the Reading Public Museum
Venture into the maze and take off with Mission Aerospace before it closes on Sunday, May 7th, at the Reading Public Museum. Explore flight, navigation, and the role of NASA in space exploration in this interactive exhibition.
Easter weekend at the Museum
Hop on down the bunny trail to The Museum and get your picture taken with The Easter Bunny on Saturday, April 8th, from 9 to 11 a.m.! All pre-registered children will receive an assortment of fun Easter crafts and giveaways to take home, courtesy of The Museum and other local community partners.
Holly Trostle Brigham at the Museum
Enjoy a vibrant showcase of Philadelphia’s artist, Holly Trostle Brigham’s, artwork at an exhibition that highlights her extensive research and interpretation of women's lives throughout history.
Putt-Putt in the galleries
This weekend take your family mini-Golfin’ through the Galleries at the Reading Public Museum! This year marks the tenth anniversary of the popular family-friendly event.
Mission Aerospace coming soon to the Reading Public Museum
Venture into the Maze and take off with Mission Aerospace. Explore flight, navigation, and NASA in this extensive interactive exhibition integrating the science and history behind airplanes, helicopters, rockets, and other aircraft.
Rediscovered Stained Glass Panels to be Unveiled
The Foundation for the Reading Public Museum is pleased to announce significant new scholarship on two sixteenth century stained glass windows in the permanent collection.
Museum Collaborates with Reading School District
The Reading School District and the Foundation for the Reading Public Museum are pleased to announce progress on securing the future of The Museum by forging a collaborative relationship for the benefit of students and the entire community.
Masters of American Photography Retires
After traveling to 13 different locations during the past 10 years, it is time for a rest! RPM's touring show, Masters of American Photography, is officially retired. These images have been on displayed in institutions throughout the country.
NASA releases first James Webb Space Telescope Images
The public is invited to grab the most stellar seat in in town as The Reading Public Museum, in partnership with NASA, will be streaming the first images sent back to Earth from the James Webb Space Telescope LIVE at the Neag Planetarium.