Museum and Local Attractions Passes

NEW passes are here for 2026! Delivery to Reading Public Library branches available. Read below for more information.

Looking for something FREE to do to entertain the kids?
Reading Public Library has an impressive collection of FREE passes to local museums, zoos, historical centers, and more! You can place a hold on any of these passes on our online catalog or by talking to a library staff member. Each listed attraction below links to the corresponding pass in our online catalog so you can easily place a hold. We are grateful to all the organizations that partner with us to provide this valuable service!

Berks County Public Library Attraction Passes
While our library has a great collection of free local attraction passes, don’t miss out on the opportunity to see what other libraries have to offer in Berks County! Click here to see all the admission passes available in the Berks County Public Library system.

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reading public museum family pass

Reading Public Museum Family Pass

Pass valid for general admission to The Museum and for $1.00/person off any Planetarium Star Show.
3 passes available at Main Branch, 2 passes available at Northeast Branch, 2 passes available at Southeast Branch, and 1 pass available at Northwest Branch.

Hands-On House Children’s Museum Family Pass

Admits 2 adults, 4 children, and 1 guest.
2 passes available at Main Branch.

Please Touch Museum Family Pass

Admits 2 adults, 4 children, and 1 guest.
1 pass available at Northeast Branch and 1 pass available at Southeast Branch.

Hershey Gardens Family Pass

Admits 4 guests.
1 pass available at Main Branch.

Tyler Arboretum Family Pass

Admits 4 guests.
1 pass available at Main Branch.

Eastern State Penitentiary Admission Pass

Admits 6 guests. Not recommended for children under 7 years of age.
1 pass available at Main Branch and 1 pass available at Northeast Branch.

Berks History Center Family Pass

Admits 1 family.
2 passes available at Main Branch, 2 passes available at Northwest Branch, 1 pass available at Southeast Branch, and 1 pass available at Northeast Branch.

Lancaster Science Factory Family Pass

Admits 5 guests.
2 passes available at Northeast Branch.

North Museum of Nature and Science Family Pass

Admits 2 adults and all children under 18 in one household.
1 pass available at Main Branch, 1 pass available at Northeast Branch, and 1 pass available at Southeast Branch.

Brandywine Zoo Family Pass

Admits 2 adults and 4 children.
1 pass available at Northeast Branch.

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Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania Family Pass

Admits 1 family.
1 pass available at Northeast Branch.

Reading Science Center Family Pass

Admits 4 guests. Includes access to the Neag Cell lab for children 8+.
1 pass available at Main Branch.

Boyertown Museum of Historic Vehicles Pass

Admits 2 adults and 3 children.
1 pass available at Main Branch, 1 pass available at Northeast Branch, and 1 pass available at Southeast Branch.

longwood gardens family pass

Longwood Gardens Guest Pass

Admits 9 guests.
2 passes available at Main Branch, 2 passes available at Northwest Branch, 1 pass available at Southeast Branch, and 1 pass available at Northeast Branch.