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From our Planetarium to our Art Galleries, the Reading Public Museum provides the most unique venues for entertaining in the Greater Reading area. Situated on 25 acres of lush, green gardens, our rental spaces come in every size and ambiance, suitable for events and meetings both large and small.

Organizing and hosting nearly 200 events every year, The Museum's dedicated and well-trained event staff will help ensure your event is nothing less than a success. Our preferred vendors will provide you with top notch services and products, along with options at every price point. The Museum offers special rental discounts for Museum Members, as well as non-profit organizations.

The campus of the Reading Public Museum is located just blocks off Penn Avenue, an extension of the main Penn Street corridor in downtown Reading. The Museum is only a few minutes away from some of the area's best hotels, restaurants and shopping establishments.

Make it memorable. Make it a masterpiece. Book your next event at the Reading Public Museum!

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$1,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$1,500

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?

$1,650

What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?

$1,650

Which of the following are included in starting site fee?

Bridal Suite
Chairs
Event Planning
Parking
Set Up
Tables

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

5

Describe your venue:

Art Gallery
Historic Building
Museum
Park

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Event Planner
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Wifi

What event items are available?

Altar/Arch
Audio Equipment
Chairs
Dance Floor
Lighting
Tables

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

May
June
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March

Reviews of Reading Public Museum

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The Reading Public Museum offers a magical and unique setting for weddings, as highlighted by multiple reviewers' positive experiences. The stunning outdoor garden and Museum galleries provided a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, with guests praising the flexibility in utilizing various spaces and the abundance of natural beauty that eliminated the need for extensive decorations. Reviewers appreciated the attentive and caring staff, especially event coordinators like Braden and Michaela, who ensured seamless communication and execution of weddings, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a creative and personalized wedding experience.

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This AI-generated summary gives you a snapshot of the overall ratings and feedback from the reviews this vendor has received.

The Reading Public Museum offers a magical and unique setting for weddings, as highlighted by multiple reviewers' positive experiences. The stunning outdoor garden and Museum galleries provided a beautiful backdrop for ceremonies and receptions, with guests praising the flexibility in utilizing various spaces and the abundance of natural beauty that eliminated the need for extensive decorations. Reviewers appreciated the attentive and caring staff, especially event coordinators like Braden and Michaela, who ensured seamless communication and execution of weddings, making it an ideal choice for couples seeking a creative and personalized wedding experience.

Ellie
Ellie Sent on 12/21/2024
5 out of 5 rating

A unique venue and an unforgettable event!

The Reading Public Museum was the absolute perfect venue for our wedding. Braden was wonderful all the way through the process from making changes to the floor plan and organizing the rehearsal to assisting relatives with mobility issues and event printing out my vows at the last minute. All the staff went above and beyond to help make our day perfect. When we came to pick up our stuff the next day, the front of house staff even let my husband and I come in and check out some of the exhibits that we had missed seeing during the reception.

The garden outside was gorgeous for our ceremony - exactly the outdoor feeling we wanted and with so many beautiful flowers that there's no need for an additional decor. Having family and friends spread out between the well-kept beds felt magical coming over the bridge surrounded by trees and greenery.

Our reception in the Museum galleries was absolutely perfect. We've gotten so many compliments from friends and family in the months since that our wedding was the most fun and cool wedding they'd ever been to. The beautiful galleries allowed us to get away with limited decor, and there was something for everyone to enjoy all around the Museum. Braden and the Museum were so flexible allowing us to have our reception exactly as long as we wanted it to be with guests coming and going from different galleries and stopping to spend some time on the dance floor. The whole event was exactly what we wanted it to be, and we couldn't have gotten that at any other venue.
Nikki
Nikki Sent on 05/11/2023
5 out of 5 rating

Stress-free Experience

We all know wedding planning can be stressful but the staff here is 100 percent there to make sure every detail is taken care of and they truly care about their couples. So happy with our choice to get married on the gorgeous grounds here.
Kelly
Kelly Sent on 07/21/2022
5 out of 5 rating

Best Vendor and Best Time!

We recently got married at the Naeg Planetarium on 7/16/22. The venue was stunning and made for some great pictures. The staff (especially Michaela Zaborowski and Becky Ruth) were an absolute pleasure to work with. Michaela did a fantastic job keeping in contact and keeping us updated throughout the entire process. Becky did a great job day of working the lights inside the dome. Our family and friends raved about how cool it was to get married "under the stars". They made our day so special! I would highly recommend anyone getting married to reach out to them. The one piece of advice, keep your wedding small, under 130 people. Every fit comfortably and had plenty of room to move around the two rooms.
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Awards

33
WeddingWire Couples' Choice Awards 2015 Winner

Professional Network & Endorsements

5 Endorsements
Simply Smooth Simply Smooth Wedding Caterers

Beautiful grounds, stunning spaces and a team of professionals who make your wedding a great event, every time!

Zerbe Photography Zerbe Photography Wedding Photographers

There is no better place in Reading than the Reading Museum to have a wedding. They have three different reception venues to choose from and numerous places on the grounds to get married outdoors if you wish. The staff led by Stephanie Shaak are on top of their game and they are there to ensure everything goes very smoothly. They also have a there preferred cater VIVA (Masterpiece Events) who puts our some of the best reception food in Reading. I highly recommend the Reading Museum if you are looking at have a wonderful wedding and impressing your friends.

The Well Dressed Cake LLC The Well Dressed Cake LLC Wedding Cakes

Great venue with 3 different options - planetarium, garden tent, and the art gallery. Stephanie and her staff are wonderful to work with!

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