December 2010
Because of an amazing facial reconstruction created by world-renowned forensic sculptor and artist, Frank Bender, and based on the detailed physiological portrait provided by CAT scans made in 2003, this is the first time the public will come face-to-face with this 2,000 year-old woman from the ancient Egyptian town of Akhmim.
The sculpture will be on view in the Ancient Civilizations Gallery, accompanied by a new focus exhibition titled Nefrina's World. You’ll enjoy never-before-seen images of her CAT scans and fascinating new insights into the world in which she lived.
Event Time: Museum Hours
Story reading, mini tour and hands-on activity for ages 4 and 5.
$5/Participating child, chaperone free.
Today's story: Yonie Wondersonse by Marguerite de Angeli
Event Time: 1 p.m.
TopJoin us for one (or all three) of this enlightening series of lectures
on the art of Louis Comfort Tiffany in conjunction with our current
exhibition, Tiffany Lamps: Articles of Utility, Objects of Art.
Saturday, October 16, 2 p.m. - Clara Driscoll and the Tiffany Girls
by Martin Eidelberg, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University & Tiffany scholar
While Louis C. Tiffany was the
artistic genius behind the creative endeavors of Tiffany Studios, the
discovery of a cache of correspondence written by Clara Driscoll, head
of the Women’s Glass Cutting Department, has revealed the substantial
role of the
women who labored anonymously to create Tiffany’s masterpieces.
Saturday, November 13, 2 p.m. - Louis Comfort Tiffany as Painter
by Scott Schweigert, Reading Public Museum Curator of Art & Civilization
Although better known for his successes in the decorative arts
including stained glass, mosaics, pottery and Favrile glass, Louis
C.Tiffany began his career as a traditionally trained painter. By age
19, he was exhibiting at New York’s prestigious National Academy of
Design, having spent time training with renowned American painter
George Inness (1825-1894) and landscape artist Samuel Colman
(1832-1920). Tiffany was attracted to the natural environment and,
following travels abroad and his exposure to French Orientalist
paintings, to more exotic themes set in North Africa and the Near East.
Saturday, December 4, 2 p.m. - An Illuminating Look at Tiffany Lamps
by Lindsy Parrott, Director/Curator of The Neustadt Collection of Tiffany Glass
This lecture examines the themes of design inspiration, lampshade
fabrication, original pricing and marketing, and changing lighting
technologies in greater detail. Illustrations include archival
photographs of Tiffany’s studios and craftsmen, rare period
advertisements and promotional brochures. This lecture goes beyond the
general appreciation of the beauty of Tiffany lamps by examining the
artistry and historical context of these iconic objects.
Lecture cost: $10 per Member/$15 Non-Member
Series cost: $25 Member/ $35 Non-Member (Admission included in cost of lecture)
For a flier and registration form, click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: 2 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Season of Light
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
by our Director of Education, Anne Corso
Free with Museum admission. Members free.
Event Time: Noon
TopFamily-friendly evening of story readings, dinner, craft projects and winter-themed Planetarium Show. /details soon!
Cost: Members: $10 per adult, $5 per child or $30 for a family of five; Non-Members: $15 per adult, $10 per child or $50 for a family of five.
Event Time: 5-7 p.m.
TopEnjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Season of Light
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
Story reading, mini tour and hands-on activity for ages 4 and 5.
$5/Participating child, chaperone free.
Today's story: The Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack
Event Time: 1 p.m.
TopJoin us for one or more shows featuring classic rock music combined
with exciting visuals -- all in our digitally enhanced state-of-the-art
Planetarium!
This fall, the Friday night lineup includes:
7 p.m. - Laser Beatles
8 p.m. - SonicVision
9 p.m. - Pink Floyd: Dark Side of the Moon
10 p.m. - SonicVision
Prices are $5 for Members and $7 for Non-Members (each show).
Event Time: 7, 8, 9 & 10 p.m.
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Season of Light
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.
Join us for one of the most beloved shows ever produced. We'll head to New York City to the Rockerfeller Center area. Enjoy time on your own for lunch. Show starts at 2 p.m., plus enjoy free time afterwards. Bus departs New York at 6 p.m.
$115 Members/$130 Non-Member. For details and a registration form, please click on "learn more" below.
Event Time: 8 a.m. (bus departs)
Enjoy one or all three Shows in our state-of-the-art digitally enhanced Planetarium.
1 p.m. - In My Backyard
2 p.m. - Season of Light
3 p.m. - Astronaut
Prices for Star Shows are $7 for adults and $5 for children, seniors and students. Museum Members and children under 4 are free.
Event Time: 1,2 & 3 p.m.