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Location
Parking
Validated parking available in the DoubleTree Convention Garage. Do not pay at kiosk or through Park Mobile. Bring license plate number and check in with staff upon entry.
Visitor tip
The Microscope Cell Lab is a standout experience for ages 8+, where kids can view their own cells and extract DNA—each station takes about 30 minutes, so plan accordingly.
Visitor tip
Staff members provide clear, hands-on demonstrations and explanations throughout the center, and special science experiments like 'Spectrums of Light' are regularly offered—ask about current activities when you arrive.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Science Center
- Highlights
- 50+ interactive STEM exhibits including Engineering, Forces & Motion, Microscope Cell Lab
- Admission
- $10 per person, children under 2 free
- Hours
- Monday & Saturday, 10 AM – 4 PM
What visitors say
I had a wonderful afternoon with my kids. The staff was extremely friendly and attentive with demonstrations and explanations. If you have any kind of benefits card you can get a family pass for only $12.
Great places to bring kids to learn about science. There are many different, interactive stations, for all ages, set up to keep their minds occupied. There is also a lab area for ages 8 and up where each station takes about 30 minutes…
The Reading Science Center is truly a gem in Berks County. The center has over 50 exhibits that make science hands-on and fun for kids of all ages! I love the lab they have set up where kids can see their own cells, extract DNA and…
From 44 Google reviews
Did You Know?
- The Reading Science Center features over 50 STEM-themed interactive exhibits compressed into a 7,000 square foot space, making it a densely packed hands-on learning environment
- The center offers a specialized Microscope Cell Lab where visitors ages 8 and up can observe their own cells and extract DNA, providing advanced hands-on scientific experiences
- Benefits card holders can access a family pass for only $12, significantly reducing the standard $10 per person admission rate
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