READING, Pa. – As night settled in, the Reading Public Museum transformed into an immersive Halloween adventure.
“This is ‘Museum After Dark.’ It’s the first time we’ve done a program like this,” said Becky Ruth, coordinator of education events and education outreach.
It was an experience full of eerie enchantment, creative activities and a chance to dress up.
“Tonight is ‘Spooky Night Out.’ So, we have some monster mud sculptures, we have creature portraits.” Ruth said. “We have oracle readings, we have a photo spot, we have kettle corn being sold, wine being sold, pizza — all that good stuff.”
“It’s different. There are art things to do, and there’s stuff to take home, which is fun. It’s really cute,” said Sarah Foster, Reading.
The museum, known for its kids’ friendly activities, is giving adults a chance to appreciate art for themselves.
“We do a lot of kids programs. We do stuff during working hours,” Ruth said. “So, we wanted to have a fun night out for just adults.”
“It’s nice because I get a chance to actually look at things without chasing a 2-year-old around,” said Jade McCauley, Pottstown.
It’s a chance for people to fall in love with the best-kept treasures of Reading.
“It’s fun to have, like, activities that the community can do, that doesn’t have to be like, outrageous or super expensive, just something small and fun,” Foster said.
The museum is set to host another one of these events soon.
“We have another one coming up in December that is going to be ‘Holiday Cheer Night Out,’ celebrating the Christmas season.” Ruth said.