Member Benefits/Categories

To become a Member of the Reading Public Museum, call Megan at 610-371-5850 x232 or Contact Us online. To sign up for an online membership visit the Membership Application section of our Web site (see link on left). See our membership benefits and categories listed below.

MEMBER CATEGORY COST BENEFITS
Student/Senior/Educator
Senior applicants must be age 60+.
Join Now! 		$25.00 per year
  • 52 weeks of free, unlimited admission to the Museum's Collections and Exhibitions
  • Free admission to all Planetarium Star Shows; reduced admission to Laser Shows
  • Special Member prices and advance notice for lectures and programs
  • Exhibition announcement cards, programs and bus trip fliers, and invitations to Member events
  • Free admission to the Allentown Art Museum
  • 10% discount in The Museum Shop
  • Subscription to Museum Road, the Museum's quarterly newsletter and ongoing e-blasts
Individual
Join Now! 		$35.00 per year All benefits listed above for one person
Dual Senior
Join Now!		 $50.00 per year All benefits listed above for two adults plus:
  • Two Museum discount passes
Family
Join Now!		 $60.00 per year All benefits listed above for two adults and children or grandchildren under 18 (up to four)
  • Four Museum discount passes
Contributor
Join Now!		 $120.00 per year All Family/Dual benefits listed above plus:
  • Free admission to 318+ ASTC member science museums
  • Reciprocal member benefits at 421+ NARM art museums**
  • Complimentary Museum passes admitting two guests
  • Complimentary Planetarium passes admitting two guests
  • Convenient payment plan of only $10 per month with credit card
Artist's Studio
Join Now!		 $250 - $499 All Contributor benefits listed above plus:
  • Complimentary Museum passes admitting four guests (6 total)
  • Recognition on donor signage in Museum Atrium
Scientist's Observatory
Join Now!		 $500 - $999 All Artist's Studio benefits listed above plus:
  • Complimentary Planetarium passes admitting four guests (6 total)
  • 10% discount on one Museum and Planetarium rental per year*
Director's Circle
Join Now!		 $1,000 - $2,499 All Scientist's Observatory benefits listed above plus:
  • Invitation for two to the annual Director's Luncheon with special tour
  • Invitations to Leadership Donor Previews of Special Exhibitions
  • Two 50% discount tickets for Bus trips (Please note that the maximum value is not to exceed $50 per ticket)
Mengel Society
Join Now!		 $2,500 - $4,999 All Director's Circle benefits listed above plus:
  • Two additional complimentary Museum admission passes (8 total)
  • Two additional complimentary Planetarium passes (8 total)
  • One guided visit of the Museum for up to 20 people, by appointment
  • 15% discount on one Museum and Planetarium rental per year*
Da Vinci Society
Considered the cornerstone of the Museum's Leadership Giving program, the da Vinci Society is comprised of individuals and couples who contribute a gift of $5,000 or more to the Museum's operating budget annually. As some of the Museum's primary donors, they provide valuable support and serve as an important example to others.
Join Now!

 $5,000+ All Mengel Society benefits listed above plus:
  • Two complimentary tickets to the Museum Gala
  • Invitation to special recognition dinner
  • Tour by Museum Curator for up to 25 people, by appointment
  • 25% discount on one Museum and Planetarium rental per year*
Art and 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
Join Now!		 $5,000+ All Mengel Society benefits listed above plus:
  • Tour by Museum Curator for up to 25 people, by appointment
  • 25% discount on one Museum and Planetarium Rental per year*

*Rental discounts are non-transferrable

** For current NARM list, click here.