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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 60+ 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 to $300 will be effective on July 1, 2026. Organizations that register before that date will lock in the current $250 rate for a full year.

Get Your Pass

Please contact Meg Bereit, Museum Assistant, for any questions at meg.bereit@rdgsci.org. 

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Bigger Space. More Science. More to Explore.

We’re preparing to open our newly expanded exhibit space, bringing even more opportunities for families to explore, experiment, and learn together! To support these exciting additions, updated admission and membership pricing will take effect on July 1, 2026. Click below to learn more about the expansion and upcoming pricing changes.

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