Museums in Reading, PA

Reading Public Museum brings together art, natural history, science, and cultural galleries alongside a planetarium and a creekside arboretum with paved walking trails. Visitors highlight its well-curated exhibits, hands-on family programming, rotating special shows, and friendly, accommodating staff.

Mid Atlantic Air Museum in Reading, Pennsylvania showcases an impressive collection of historic aircraft, notably the rare P-61 Black Widow. Visitors consistently praise knowledgeable tour guides and immersive WWII reenactments for creating memorable family experiences.

The Polish-American Heritage Association Of Berks County in Reading is a museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving Polish-American culture and heritage.

Berks History Center is a Reading museum, research library and archive preserving Berks County history through galleries on industry, agriculture, military service and Pennsylvania German culture. Visitors praise the knowledgeable staff, genealogy records, children's hands-on room and the miniature city of Reading exhibit.

The Reading Science Center is a nonprofit hands-on science museum in downtown Reading, with interactive stations covering physics, electricity, chemistry, earth science and engineering challenges. Families and school groups praise its friendly, knowledgeable staff, lab activities like DNA extraction, and strong value for repeat visits through membership.

Gruber Wagon Works in Reading, PA, is a captivating tourist attraction known for its historical exhibits and interactive displays. Visitors praise the knowledgeable guides and engaging experiences like the canal building and Epler’s one-room schoolhouse.