Reading Science Center

Science is even more inspiring when you can see yourself in it. We're excited to introduce our new IF/THEN® exhibit experiences, where visitors can explore earthquake engineering, the science of sound and vibrations, and the stories of incredible women making a difference in STEM today. Our Girls Inventing the Future campers were among the first to experience these interactive exhibits, and now they're ready for everyone to discover.

A special thank you to IF/THEN, the National Girls Collaborative Project, and Formula D_ Experience Design for helping bring these inspiring experiences to the Reading Science Center.

Three days of discovery, creativity, and confidence. Our Girls Inventing the Future Summer Camp is off to an incredible start! Campers have explored ocean science, microbiology, astronomy, chemistry, and computational thinking through hands-on experiments, creative challenges, and collaborative problem-solving. Every day brings new opportunities to ask questions, build confidence, and discover that they have what it takes to become the scientists, engineers, and innovators of tomorrow.

💙 Because of generous supporters, more children will have the opportunity to discover what they're capable of.

This fall, the Reading Science Center is launching Innovation Club, a brand-new co-ed after-school STEM program for students in grades 3-5.

Innovation Club was created to give students a place to explore, experiment, and solve problems through hands-on learning. Over 22 weekly sessions, participants will tackle engineering challenges, investigate STEM concepts, work together, and build the confidence to turn ideas into solutions.

Every child deserves the opportunity to explore their curiosity, and community support helps make that possible.

Interested in Innovation Club?
📚 Learn more: https://www.readingsciencecenter.org/innovation-club/

Your generosity provides the materials, equipment, and experiences that inspire children to ask questions, think creatively, and imagine what's possible.

💙 Help create more opportunities:
https://www.readingsciencecenter.org/donate/

Our newest water table has officially made it into the Reading Science Center, and getting it here was no small feat! After spending the last two years in storage waiting for the right space, this 700-pound exhibit has finally found its home in our expanded museum. A HUGE thank you to the incredible team from Penske who tackled the challenging move with skill, problem-solving, and perseverance. Carl Robinson, Ryan Stankovic, Fernando Martinese, and Josh Tippin spent hours carefully maneuvering the massive exhibit into place and they made it happen with just four people. We’re so grateful and can’t wait for our visitors to experience this exciting new exhibit!

We will be moving our FIFA kids zone table right in front of the Reading Science Center entrance doors due to the dangerous air quality forecasted.
Please note that our museum will still remain closed, but you can still explore science with us right inside our doorway on our street level entrance!

Due to upcoming Penn Street road closures for the World Cup Fan Zone, the Reading Science Center will be closed on Saturday July 4th and Saturday, July 18th.

Even though our doors will be closed, you can still find us on July 18 in the World Cup Fan Zone Kids Zone! Stop by for fun, interactive science activities and celebrate the day with us. We hope to see you there!

You have to see this transformation! A huge thank you to the volunteers from FirstEnergy for painting the zebra stripes in our new museum! What started as a blank wall is now a vibrant feature that adds even more excitement to the Reading Science Center. We're incredibly grateful for community partners who generously share their time and talents to help create unforgettable experiences for our visitors. Thank you for helping bring our vision to life!

Reminder that the Center will be closed this Saturday BUT we’ll be at the World Cup Kid Zone making pop rockets and straw rockets from 11am - 7pm! See you there!

Due to upcoming Penn Street road closures for the World Cup Fan Zone, the Reading Science Center will be closed on Saturday July 4th and Saturday, July 18th.

Even though our doors will be closed, you can still find us on July 18 in the World Cup Fan Zone Kids Zone! Stop by for fun, interactive science activities and celebrate the day with us. We hope to see you there!

🔬✨ "I believe it has opened up many opportunities for her, and she is able to see the various career options she can pursue."

That’s how one parent described her daughter’s experience in Sisters in STEM at the Reading Science Center. ❤️

Through experiments, engineering challenges, biology investigations, chemistry activities, and teamwork, girls in Sisters in STEM are building confidence and discovering new possibilities for their future.

Parents told us they’ve seen:
⚡ Increased confidence
🧪 Greater excitement about science
🚀 More interest in STEM careers
💙 New friendships and leadership skills

One participant described the program simply as:
"SIS helped me branch out and learn about fields like space science, while also teaching me to be the best version of myself."
- Asteroid Amara, Sisters in STEM participant

Programs like Sisters in STEM are possible because of community support. Donate now! https://www.readingsciencecenter.org/donate/