52 weeks of free, unlimited admission to The Museum's collections and several temporary exhibitions
Free admission to all Planetarium Star Shows
Access to member-only events, including exhibition previews and orientations
Invitations to special programs and opening receptions, including our annual gala
Free or discounted admission to a wide variety of educational programs
Subscription to The Museum's newsletter and ongoing e-newsletters
Latest Member News
10% discount at The Museum Shop
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$75
Family or Grandparent**
All basic benefits, plus:
Four Museum discount passes to share with friends and family
$120
Contributor**
All basic benefits, plus:
Four Museum discount passes to share with friends and family
Free admission to 300+ ASTC member science museums View Restrictions
Free general admission to 700+ NARM member art museums
$250 +
Artist’s Studio**
All Contributor benefits, plus:
Attend Member-only previews for free
Recognition on donor signage in Museum Atrium
6 Museum & Planetarium passes to share with friends and family
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$250 +
Artist’s Studio**
All Contributor benefits, plus:
Attend Member-only exhibitions for free
Recognition on donor signage in Museum Atrium
6 Museum & Planetarium passes to share with friends and family
$750
Scientist’s Observatory**
All Artist's Studio benefits plus:
Two 50% discount tickets for bus trips (maximum value of discount is not to exceed $50 per ticket)
10% discount on one Museum and Planetarium rental per year*
$1,500
Mengel Society**
All Scientist's Observatory benefits plus:
Invitation to Leadership Luncheon with Museum Director and private tour by Museum Curator
15% discount on one Museum or Planetarium rental per year*
$5,000 +
da Vinci Society**
Contributing $5,000 annually to The Museum's operating budget, members of the da Vinci Society are recognized as the cornerstone of the Museum's Leadership Giving program, and enjoy all Mengel Society benefits plus:
Unlimited free admissions to the museum and planetarium for accompanying visitors
Two complimentary tickets to the Night at The Museum
Invitation to da Vinci Society recognition dinner
Tour by museum curator for up to 25 people, by appt.
25% discount on one Museum or Planetarium rental per year*
$5,000 +
Art & Business Society**
While we welcome business partners at all levels of membership, this group is for businesses that contribute $5,000 or more to the Museum's operating budget annually, and enjoy all Mengel Society benefits plus:
Tour by Museum Curator for up to 25 people, by appointment
25% discount on one museum and planetarium rental per year*
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Send a student to The Museum through Feed Their Imagination Email
Honor & memorial gifts like the memorial Trudy’s Garden, benches, and sculpture Email
Cash or Stock gifts to the Endowment fund for future generations Email
Adopt a painting to restore noteable artwork. Email
In -Kind or monetary gifts to Museum fundraisers including Night at The Museum, Golfin' in the Galleries, or Dogs & Brews Email
Support adult, family, or sensory-friendly experiences at RPM Email
Planned gifts, bequests, cash, stocks, or property donations of noteable artwork and artifacts Email
Anbassadors are an essential part of the Reading Public Museum family and their valued efforts enhance the capabilities of RPM’s small, dedicated staff. Our Ambassadors make every visit to The Museum even friendlier. Art, history, science, the Arboretum … wherever your interests lie, RPM has a variety of Ambassador opportunities that offer unique, personally rewarding experiences. We will be glad to work with you to discover how your talents can support The Museum!
RPM Ambassador Opportunities Include: