This fall, The Reading Public Museum will feature Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit, an exciting, family-friendly experience based on the beloved PBS KIDS TV series from The Jim Henson Company.
Dinosaur Train: The Traveling Exhibit invites visitors to embark on an unforgettable adventure with Buddy, the curious Tyrannosaurus Rex, as he travels through time to explore the world of dinosaurs. Designed to inspire curiosity and spark a love of science, this interactive exhibit blends entertainment and education through hands-on activities that bring prehistoric creatures to life. The exhibit, created by The Magic House, St. Louis Children’s Museum in collaboration with The Jim Henson Company, will be on display from now through January 19, 2025.
“We are thrilled to host this dynamic exhibit,” said Mary Johnson, Manager of STEM and Family Education at The Reading Public Museum. “For many young minds, this could be the spark that ignites a lifelong passion for science and discovery.”
Locally broadcast on PBS (WHYY), Dinosaur Train captivates children by combining two of their favorite subjects—dinosaurs and trains—while encouraging early scientific thinking and exploration. Through imaginative play, visitors can join Buddy and his adoptive Pteranodon family as they journey across prehistoric landscapes, uncovering fascinating facts about life science, natural history, and paleontology.
In addition to the exhibit, the museum has planned a variety of family-friendly educational programs and events to enrich the experience, including special birthday party packages, hands-on activities designed to engage both children and adults. Follow us on social media for more info about these events and other pop-up activities!
The Reading Public Museum, located at 500 Museum Road in Reading, PA, offers a diverse range of exhibits and educational programs for all ages. Admission is $10 for adults (18-64), $6 for children, seniors, and college students with ID, and free for members and children under 3. The museum is open daily from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit readingpublicmuseum.org.
Reading School District students are granted free Museum and Planetarium access and may be accompanied by two adults at no cost. Students must show a District ID card, and the adults who accompany them must show proof they reside in zip codes within the District.
