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Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
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University of Reading
Department of Classics
Humanities Building
Whiteknights
Reading
RG6 6AA
Berkshire
England
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Collection details
Archaeology, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Music, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Facilities
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The Ure Museum offers taught education sessions on Greeks and Egyptians to Key Stage 2.We also offer tailored workshops for GCSE and A-level groups on a variety of themes. For further information, or to discuss your requirements, please contact Jennifer Allison on 0118 378 6990 or refer to our website: www.reading.ac.uk/ure
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0118 378 6990
General information (Fax)
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0118 931 6661
General
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ure@reading.ac.uk
Education
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ure.education@reading.ac.uk
Website
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www.rdg.ac.uk/Ure
Website
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www.reading.ac.uk
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Open
Mon-Fri 0900-16.30
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Closed
Sat and Sun,
Easter, Christmas, New Year and public holidays. For further information and closures please refer to our website at: www.reading.ac.uk/ure
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Admission charges
Free admission
There is a small charge to cover the cost of materials for some events.
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Description
The Ure Museum started life in the 1920's as a small collection of fragmentary pottery by the first Professor of Classics at the University, Percy Ure. It has now grown due to the generosity of various donors, and is recognised as the fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain.
The museum has recently undergone a massive renewal and artefacts are now displayed thematically.
It is located on the Whiteknights campus at the University of Reading, where there are also several other important museums.
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Collections description
The collection primarily consists of material from the Greek and Græco-Roman civilisations of the Mediterranean, most notably Greek and Etruscan ceramics. Other objects used by these civilisations are also on display, for example musical instruments, broze and copper artefacts and jewellery.
There is also a small collection of beautiful early Egyptian Byzantine textiles. These are not on display, but can be brought out on request.
The museum also houses an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head.
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Key artists and exhibits
Ancient
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Funeral Boat
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Greek
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Egyptian
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Graeco-Roman
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Aulos
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Musical Instruments
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Ceramics
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Pottery
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Vases
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Textiles
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Articles
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Events
Superstitious Egyptians, Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Death and the Underworld, Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
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Available resources
Ancient Egyptian Experience
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Ancient Greek Experience
; Handling collection; Visit
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Guided tours
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Collections
General guide to collections available
Specialist publications on collections available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Events and resources for children and families
Picnic area
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General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Library with public access
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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