Children's Museums

Reading Public Museum

Name: Reading Public Museum
Address: 500 Museum Rd, Reading, PA 19611, Reading, PA, US
Telephone: (610) 371-5850
Rating: 4.7

★★★★☆ 4.7 (1355 reviews)

📍 500 Museum Rd, Reading, PA 19611

📞 (610) 371-5850

🌐 www.readingpublicmuseum.org

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🕐 Hours

Monday	11 AM–5 PM
Tuesday	11 AM–5 PM
Wednesday	11 AM–5 PM
Thursday	11 AM–5 PM
Friday	11 AM–5 PM
Saturday	11 AM–5 PM
Sunday	11 AM–5 PM

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About Reading Public Museum

Showcase for the arts & sciences. Museum with a focus on the arts & sciences offers varied exhibits, plus a planetarium & arboretum. The museum features a 25-acre arboretum with themed gardens, bridges, outdoor artworks, and a creek system integrated into the landscape. Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars by 1,355 visitors.

Quick Facts

Type: Natural History Museum
Best For: All ages
Key Feature: Neag Planetarium
Special Programs: Final Fridays, Yoga Under the Stars, Homeschool Days

💡 Did You Know?

⭐The museum features a 25-acre arboretum with themed gardens, bridges, outdoor artworks, and a creek system integrated into the landscape
⭐The museum offers three floors of exhibits including an Egyptian mummy, Medieval European Arms and Armor collection, and displays on Native Americans of Pennsylvania
⭐The Neag Planetarium is integrated into the museum complex, providing astronomy programming alongside traditional art and science exhibits
⭐All museum exhibits and the planetarium are offered for $10 admission, which reviewers noted as exceptional value for the breadth of content

💬 What Visitors Say

💡Don't miss the 25-acre arboretum with walking trails, bridges, and outdoor artworks along a creek—grab a map at the entrance to navigate the grounds effectively
💬Plan for at least 3-4 hours to experience the three-floor main museum complex plus the planetarium and arboretum; this is a substantial attraction despite the $10 admission
💡The museum is notably inclusive and welcoming to visitors with different abilities and autism spectrum needs; staff are trained to make all guests comfortable during visits
💬At $10 per ticket with free parking on-site, this museum offers exceptional value; consider membership if you plan multiple visits to access special events like Floyd Final Fridays and Homeschool Days
💡The planetarium and rotating exhibitions (like the Mo Williams exhibit) are popular highlights—check the website for current exhibits before your visit to prioritize what interests your group most