Plan Your Visit
Location & Parking
We are located at 645 Penn Street in Reading, PA. Our main entrance is on the north side of Penn Street, next to Dunkin Donuts and just across the railroad tracks from the DoubleTree Hotel.
We validate parking in the Double Tree Convention Garage. Do not pay at the kiosk or through Park Mobile. Please bring your license plate number and check in with a staff member as soon as you enter the Reading Science Center.
We are not able to reimburse parking paid through Park Mobile.
Need extra help finding our front door?
Hours & Pricing
Tuesday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Saturdays 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Last entry admitted at 3 p.m.
Admission is $10 per person. Children 2 and under are free.
Become A Member
Membership Rates:
$40 Individual Membership
$100 Family Membership (Up to 5 people)
Museums For All Discount
The Reading Science Center is excited to participate in the Museums for All initiative, making science exploration accessible to more families in our community. Through this program, we offer discounted admission for families presenting a valid EBT card. Here’s how it works:
Admission is $3 per person for the EBT cardholder and up to 3 additional guests (maximum of 4 total).
A valid state-issued SNAP EBT card and matching photo ID must be presented at the time of purchase.
Payment for admission must be made using an alternate method (cash, credit, or debit card) and cannot be processed through EBT funds.
Discount is not valid on special exhibitions, school or group visits, or signature events.
Are you a leader of a group of inquisitive young people, camp, or scouts group?
Code of Conduct
Our goal is to make sure that every visit to the Reading Science Center is an exceptional experience. Our staff will do everything we can to ensure guests feel safe, welcome, and respected. We ask all visitors to please abide by our code of conduct.
Extra Activities available for your visit
Nearby Restaurants
Salsa Burrito – Next door
Dunkin Donuts – Next door
Russo’s Pizzeria – 527 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601 (2 min walk)
Cheers American Bistro– Inside the Double Tree Hotel, 701 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601 ( 1 min walk )
Saucony Creek Franklin Station Brew Pub – 692 Franklin St, Reading PA19601 ( 5 min walk )
El Tronco de Lily’s – 101 S. 6th St. Reading, PA
