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SUMMARY:Museum Discovery Camp 2026
DESCRIPTION:Museum Discovery Camp 2026\nKeep your child learning while having fun this summer!\nMuseum Discovery Camp is for children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2026.\nCamp days are Monday – Friday\, 9am-4pm \n\nJune 8-12: Wildlife Wonders \n\nExplore our world and learn all about the unique animals that live there. Animals are found on every corner of our planet and give us a wide variety of organisms to marvel at. This week we will learn about these wonderful creatures\, their unique habitats\, and discover our inner animal scientists!\n\n\nJune 15-19: Masterpiece Makers\n\nDa Vinci\, Rembrandt\, Haring\, Degas\, Banksy. They all have one thing in common…ART! What else do they have in common? They all needed to start somewhere. Try your hand at creating art inspired by these Masterpiece Makers and learn the skill needed to be a master of your own!\n\n\nJune 22-26: Chemical Curiosity\n\nAwaken your scientific curiosity and channel your inner mad scientist during this week of camp. Learn all about how scientists create experiments while staying safe in a lab. This week we will discover some of the building blocks of chemistry and carry out experiments of our own!\n\n\nJune 29-July 3: Global Getaway\n\nJourney across the world without needing a passport or plane ticket! Learn about the vibrant cultures of far-off places and the incredible people that live there! Explore the exotic lands of Earth without ever leaving The Museum!\n\n\nJuly 6-10: NO Camp This Week – Happy 250th Birthday\, America!\n\nJuly 13-17: Nature Detectives\n\nWhy are leaves green? How does a caterpillar become a butterfly? What causes a tornado? The nature detectives are on the case! Using our existing knowledge and exciting inquiry-based science\, we will discover how truly amazing nature is!\n\n\nJuly 20-24: Maker Mania\n\nCalling all builders\, tinkerers\, and creators! This week will challenge you to design\, test\, and build all types of creations. Can you rise to the challenges given during this week of mind-blowing maker mania?!\n\n\nJuly 27-31: Art Explorers\n\nArt has endless possibilities! People from across time and space have played with art materials and concepts to create things that make them happy and express themselves! Join the artistic movement and illustrate the real you!\n\n\nAugust 3-7: Space Voyagers\n\nThis week is sure to be out-of-this-world! We are in the middle of very exciting time in space exploration and we can’t wait to share it with you! Learn what it takes to be an astronaut and how you can explore the depths of space from down here on the Third-Rock-From-the-Sun. Earth!\n\n\nAugust 10-14: Ancient Adventures\n\nStep back in time where everything you think is old becomes shiny and new again as we visit Ancient Times! While the everyday lives of ancient people may have looked very different from ours – this week we will discover that many of the inventions and pastimes of ancient civilizations are still celebrated today! So\, get ready for some time travelling fun\, because we’re going on Ancient Adventures!\n\n\nAugust 17-21: Science Sleuths\n\nScience is VAST! It can help us solve problems\, teach us about ourselves\, and explain the phenomena of the world around us. Grab your lab coat\, put on your safety glasses\, and get your pipettes in gear as we sleuth some seriously amazing science!\n\n\n\nReservations required.\nRegistration opens Sunday\, March 1 for Museum members. Space fill up quickly! \nEarly Bird (Member: March 1 – April 30):\n(Non-Member and RSD: April 1 – April 30): \n\nMuseum Member $165/week/camper\nNon-Member $240/week/camper\nRSD Families $165/week/camper\n\nRegular (Friday\, May 1 – Close): \n\nMuseum Member $200/week/camper\nNon-Member $275/week/camper\nRSD Families $165/week/camper\n\nAll campers must be preregistered. Registration closes the Monday prior to the start of the camp week. \nHow To Register: \n\nALL Camp and registration inquiries MUST be made via email ONLY.\nDownload registration form here.\n\nWord Doc\nPDF\n\n\nEmail completed registration form to Rebeka Birch in Word\, PDF\, or JPEG attachment form. *Paper registrations will NOT be accepted.\nRegistration forms will be time-stamped and processed in the order in which they are received\, please allow 2 weeks for processing.\nAfter your registration form is processed\, you will receive an email indicating which camp week(s) are being held for you. The email will include an invoice and payment link to complete your reservation. Payment MUST be received within 1 week or your space will be released.\nYour invoice AND payment receipt will also be your confirmation of your child’s camp enrollment.\nPayments by check that are sent through USPS may be delayed\, which could result in a camp week being sold out prior to receiving your registration.\nPlease do not drop-off any payments at The Museum’s admissions desk.\n\nRefund Policy: \n\n\n\nCancellations by May 1 will be refunded full amount less $25 cancellation fee.\nCancellations after May 1 will be refunded at the discretion of The Museum.\nThe Museum reserves the right to cancel sessions.\n\n\n\nWaitlist Policy: \n\n\n\nIf any camp weeks are sold out at the time of request\, you will automatically be added to a waitlist for that camp week.\nThe earliest that you will be notified if a space has opened-up will be May 1 (there are no hard end-dates for waitlists).\nPlease remember that the waitlist is dependent on cancellations of other reservations.\nIf a cancellation occurs\, waitlisted reservations will be contacted in the order they were received.\nIf at any time you wish to be removed from a waitlist\, please let us know as soon as possible.\nYou will not be invoiced for waitlisted weeks unless you are contacted and have accepted the availability.
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/museum-discovery-camp-2026/
CATEGORIES:Summer Camp
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SUMMARY:Sensory Hours at The Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Reading Public Museum strives to be a place of lifelong learning and enjoyment for guests of all ages and abilities. As a result\, we will be hosting special sensory-inclusive hours for guests and their caretakers who require a quieter atmosphere to explore The Museum. Guests who pre-register will receive a pre-visit packet with information to share with their dependent. \nRegistration is Suggested. Email Becky to sign up for this program. \nThis program is FREE for Members and FREE with Museum or Planetarium admission. \nDon’t see what you’re looking for?\nPrivate sensory hours can be scheduled by contacting Becky in the education department. Private sensory hours must be scheduled at least 2 weeks in-advance and will be an additional $50/hr. fee and have a maximum attendance of 8 guests.
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/sensory-hours-at-the-museum-9/
LOCATION:The Reading Public Museum\, 500 Museum Road\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Programming
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SUMMARY:Senior Series - Hershey Gardens
DESCRIPTION:You are never too old to learn! Come to The Museum for this senior-friendly program to learn more details behind the exhibits at The Museum. \nThis program will run the 4th Friday of the month\, (*unless otherwise noted). +All documentaries are shown in The Neag Planetarium. Senior Series is FREE with Museum admission and FREE for Members. GUESTS OF ALL AGES WELCOME. \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/senior-series-hershey-gardens/
LOCATION:The Reading Public Museum\, 500 Museum Road\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:Arboretum Education
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Arboretum for a variety of learning opportunities presented by Master Gardeners\, avid horticulturists\, and other industry specialists. \nContact Rebeka with questions or to reserve a seat! \nLocation:\nUnless otherwise mentioned\, all arboretum education programs will be held in the museum’s auditorium. \nFREE program. No registration needed.
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/arboretum-education/
LOCATION:The Reading Public Museum\, 500 Museum Road\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult Programming
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SUMMARY:2027 Gala at The Reading Public Museum
DESCRIPTION:Save the date – April 17\, 2027! \nApril 25\, 2026 was a night to remember at RPM.  After a long hiatus\, The Legacy of the Reading Public Museum’s Gala resumed with a vibrant and beautiful evening of celebration in support of The Museum. Funds were raised\, friendships were formed\, and Gala has claimed its place once again as an annual event on the Berks social calendar. We hope you’ll join us next year – April 17\, 2027. \nA final thank you to everyone who attended\, and our sponsors:\nBarley Snyder Attorneys at Law\, Burkey Construction\, The Michael Palm Foundation\, The Haverford Trust Company\, White Star Tours\, Masano Bradley Attorneys at Law\, Berks Imprints\, LEO Design Gallery & Flower Shoppe\, Prestige Color\, and Sweet Street.
URL:https://www.readingpublicmuseum.org/event/2027-gala-at-the-reading-public-museum/
LOCATION:The Reading Public Museum\, 500 Museum Road\, Reading\, Pennsylvania\, 19611\, United States
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