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.
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.
Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.
What we offer:
• Private In-Person Workshops and Overnights for Girl Scouts. 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 Girl Scouts. Choose to come to The Museum for a pre-scheduled workshop! See below for current workshops, dates, and times. Click the appropriate link to register under each event. Registration is required. Click here for scheduled event registration form.
***PLEASE NOTE***: Some workshops are scheduled through Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania and some are scheduled through The Museum. Pricing for GSEP program partner events are set and underwritten by GSEP.
• 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.
GSUSA Scheduled Events Spring 2023 - Fall 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, admission to The Museum during public hours the day of the event, and appropriate badge or award.
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.
Current Scheduled Overnights
Click here for scheduled event registration form.
March 11-12 | 6pm–8am
Deep Space Adventure Overnight
$50/scout
$12/adult
Earn - Junior: Space Science Investigator, Cadette: Space Science Reseacher, Senior: Space Science Expert, OR Ambassador: Space Science Master
Spend the night at Reading Public Museum and Neag Planetarium exploring deep space! Get a glimpse of the cosmos from different perspectives and learn how space scientists make new discoveries in the universe! Fee includes admission to the Museum, instruction, materials, evening snack, light continental breakfast, exclusive "I Slept at RPM" event patch, and appropriate badge.
March 24-25 | 6pm–8am
The Art of Comics Overnight
$50/scout
$12/adult
Earn - Junior: Drawing OR Cadette: Comic Artist
Start your evening at Reading Public Museum by exploring our temporary exhibit, To the Moon! Snoopy Soars with NASA, and learn all about the art of drawing comics, then spend the night! Fee includes admission to the Museum, instruction, materials, evening snack, light continental breakfast, exclusive "I Slept at RPM" event patch, and appropriate badge.
To the Moon! Snoopy Soars with NASA is Curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A. Mission Aerospace is created by Minotaur Mazes, a company specializing in interactive maze exhibits, and sponsored locally by Penske and EnerSys.
Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.
Current Scheduled Workshops
Click here for scheduled event registration form.
March 4 | 9am-Noon
Solar Explorers
$25/scout
$6/adult
Earn: Daisy: Space Science Explorer OR Brownie: Space Science Adventurer
Join us at The Reading Public Museum as we spend the morning exploring the Sun, Moon, and all the planets in our solar system! With the assistance of our Neag Planetarium, we will travel from the Sun to Pluto and beyond! Fee includes Museum admission for the day of the workshop during public hours, instruction, materials, and appropriate badge.
April 2 | 9am-Noon
The Art of Comics
$25/scout
$6/adult
Earn: Junior: Drawing OR Cadette: Comic Artist
Enjoy your morning at The Reading Public Museum by exploring our temporary exhibit, To the Moon! Snoopy Soars with NASA, and learn all about the art of drawing comics! Fee includes Museum admission for the day of the workshop during public hours, instruction, materials, and appropriate badge.
To the Moon! Snoopy Soars with NASA is Curated by the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center, Santa Rosa, California, U.S.A. Mission Aerospace is created by Minotaur Mazes, a company specializing in interactive maze exhibits, and sponsored locally by Penske and EnerSys.
All councils - contact rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.
April 29 | 6-9pm
Night at the Museum
$25/scout
$6/adult
Earn: Cadette: Night Owl OR Senior: Sky
Did you ever wonder what The Reading Public Museum is like when the night rolls in? Well, now is your chance to find our! Join us for an evening workshop and discover the night at Te Museum through art, animals, and the stars! Fee includes Museum admission for the day of the workshop during public hours, instruction, materials, and appropriate badge.
April 30 | 9am-Noon
Deep Space Adventure
$25/scout
$6/adult
Earn - Junior: Space Science Investigator, Cadette: Space Science Reseacher, Senior: Space Science Expert, OR Ambassador: Space Science Master
Spend the morning at The Reading Public Museum and Neag Planetarium exploring deep space! Get a glimpse of the cosmos from different perspectives and learn how space scientists make new discoveries in the universe! Fee includes Museum admission for the day of the workshop during public hours, instruction, materials, and appropriate badge.
Want some help? Contact Rebeka Birch, 610.371.5850 x258 or email rebeka.birch@readingpublicmuseum.org.
Can't make these events? See info about scheduling a Private Girl Scout Workshop or call us today at 610.371.5850 x258. Looking for Cub Scouts/Scouts BSA? Click here.
