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Museum of Reading
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Museum of Reading
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
RG1 1QH
Berkshire
England
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Child wearing a crown, at the Museum of Reading
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Music, Natural Sciences, Photography, Social History, Toys and Hobbies, Trade and Commerce, Weapons and War, World Cultures
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Facilities
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There is no parking immediately outside the Museum.
The Museum is 2 minutes walk from Reading railway station.
Nearest car parks are at Garrard St, Queens Rd, The Oracle and Reading station.
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Contact details
General information (Tel)
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0118 939 9800
General information (Fax)
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0118 939 9881
General enquiries
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mail@readingmuseum.org.uk
Education enquiries
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education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
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curator@readingmuseum.org.uk
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
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rffa@readingmuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.bayeuxtapestry.org.uk
Website
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www.huntleyandpalmers.org.uk
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Open
Tues-Sat 1000-1600
Sunday & Bank Holidays 1100-1600
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Closed
Monday - except Half Term (October and February 10.00-16.00)
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Admission charges
Entry to the Museum of Reading is free.
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Description
Welcome to the Museum of Reading.
The Museum offers a host of family friendly activities and facilities, including hands-on workshops suitable for all ages from toddlers to adults.
The Biscuit Tin cafe offers home-made cakes, fair-trade tea and coffee in the Town Hall entrance.
We offer a comprehensive education service available through our Hands-On Learning programme. Call for more details.
Admission is free to the Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, which is open every day.
Call us on 0118 939 9800
www.readingmuseum.org.uk
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Collections description
At the Museum of Reading you can explore the social and natural history of Reading and surrounding area, including:
The Biscuit Town: Uncover the story behind biscuit makers Huntley & Palmers
Learn about the daily life and fascinating history of the once-splendid Reading Abbey.
Explore what the Romans did for us in the Silchester Gallery of Roman Life.
Britain's copy of the Bayeux Tapestry - displayed in its magnificent 70 metre entirety in a purpose-built gallery. This faithful replica was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885.(THERE ARE REGULAR FREE GUIDED-TOURS EVERY SATURDAY 14.15-15.00!)
Changing visual art and special exhibitions.
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Key artists and exhibits
Huntley & Palmers.
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Biscuit Town.
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Biscuit tins.
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Reading Abbey.
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Sumer is incumen in.
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Forbury Gardens.
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Reading Festival.
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Reading Festival history.
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Britain's Bayeux Tapestry.
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C20 art.
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Box Room gallery.
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Marcus Adams. Gilbert Adams.
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Alan Caiger Smith.
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Social and natural history of Reading.
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Silchester Roman collection.
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Madejski Art Gallery.
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John Madejski Art Gallery.
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jelly leg'd chicken gallery.
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Articles
English Heritage Publishes Inventory Of Robert Dudley
Flood Complications Force Museums And Galleries To Close
'Queen Elizabeth's Slippers' To Be Conserved For Reading Museum
Reading Plays Host To Samuel Beckett Centenary Celebrations
Museum Of Reading Snaps Up Historic Photos By Father & Son
UK Museums Remember The Fallen
The Museum Of Reading Enters The World Of The Flower Fairies
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Events
The Sea, The Sea
Exhibition
Terry Frost Exhibition at the Museum of Reading
Exhibition
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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
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Audio guides specifically for blind and partially sighted people
Braille information and/or interpretation
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Loan service
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
Facilities for private functions and events
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Restaurant
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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