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Institutional Passes

Unlock a Year of Discovery with an Institutional Pass

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What Is an Institutional Pass?

An Institutional Pass gives your organization the ability to share the wonder of STEM with every family you serve. For just $250 per year, your pass includes:

  • Unlimited general admission for families affiliated with your organization
  • Access to the Reading Science Center’s full exhibit floor and programming
  • A flexible and easy-to-use benefit for library card holders, program participants, or employee families

Who Is It For?

Institutional Passes are a great fit for:

  • Libraries looking to expand educational access

  • Youth-serving organizations aiming to enrich extra-curricular and weekend experiences

  • Nonprofits committed to sparking curiosity through science

  • Companies seeking meaningful ways to give back or reward employees

Pricing & Value

Annual Institutional Pass: $250

  • Valid for one family (up to 5 people) per day during Reading Science Center open hours.

  • Unlimited use for one full year.

  • Available to any family affiliated with your organization.

  • Parking validated for DoubleTree garage during your guests’ visit.
  • Enjoy over 50 hands-on exhibits available for self-discovery.
  • A science themed “Investigation Station” every Saturday.
  • Science Storytime followed by an experiment on the third Monday of every month.

Please Note: A price increase is anticipated in 2026. Organizations that register will now lock in the current $250 rate for a full year.

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