Reading Public Museum

NOW ON A NEW WEEKNIGHT! Enjoy a relaxed and engaging evening at our Museum After Dark program. Unwind with tasty food and drink options as you explore our galleries at your own pace, without the usual daytime crowds. Take part in hands-on activities designed for adults, special programs and lectures, enjoy great conversation, and soak in the creative atmosphere—all in a welcoming and laid-back setting. Join us for a friendly night of discovery and fun! This event is fo

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. Registration is Suggested. Email Becky to sign up for this program. This program is FREE

Museum Discovery Camp 2026 Keep your child learning while having fun this summer! Museum Discovery Camp is for children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2026. Camp days are Monday – Friday, 9am-4pm June 8-12: Wildlife Wonders Explore our world and learn all about the unique animals that live

Join us in the Neag Planetarium for Yoga Under The Stars! Led by a certified instructor, these yoga sessions in The Neag Planetarium provide gentle yoga relaxation under the stars. Reservations required to guarentee a space. Walk-ins welcome if space permits. Spring Series 1 : January 20–February 24 Spring Series 2:

Join us in the Arboretum for a variety of learning opportunities presented by Master Gardeners, avid horticulturists, and other industry specialists. The tea party is back by popular demand! Master Gardener Pat Buzzard will continue her successful series blending historical and botanical tales while informing us about a unique feature of the Arboretum grounds. Please join us for some light refreshments and learn about the stone planter. Contact

Join us in the Neag Planetarium for Yoga Under The Stars! Led by a certified instructor, these yoga sessions in The Neag Planetarium provide gentle yoga relaxation under the stars. Reservations required to guarentee a space. Walk-ins welcome if space permits. Spring Series 1 : January 20–February 24 Spring Series 2:

Get lost in art and explore cultures from around the world all while enjoying a fine dining experience! The Reading Public Museum offers you this alluring series of sophisticated dinners that will stir the senses by pairing the culinary talents of some of the area’s best chefs, restaurants, and catering experts with artworks and objects from The Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. Presented by The Stevens & Lee Companies, each evening features unique gall

Bring your friends and family out to The Neag Planetarium for our community-favorite event, Sensory Fireworks! This event has been designed for the young and young at heart who are unable to enjoy the traditional firework show experiences that are shown for Independence Day due to the flashes of lights and/or loud boom sounds. Our staff will be on hand with special sensory bags for guests to borrow, if needed. We will also have a couple of crafts that families can enjoy before or during the s