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The REME Museum of Technology
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Isaac Newton Road
(off Biggs Lane)
Arborfield
RG2 9NJ
Berkshire
England
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The REME Museum of Technology Entrance
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Collection details
Archives, Aviation, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Photography, Science and Technology, Social History, Weapons and War
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Contact details
Booking and enquiries (Tel)
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0118 976 3375
Education Officer (Tel)
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0118 976 3254
Director (Tel)
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0118 976 3227
Senior Curator (Tel)
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0118 976 3563
Collection Manager (Tel)
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0118 976 3374
Booking and enquiries (Fax)
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0118 976 2017
enquiries
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enquiries@rememuseum.org.uk
Education Service
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education@rememuseum.org.uk
Director
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bill.cleasby@rememuseum.org.uk
Senior Curator
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judy.booth@rememuseum.org.uk
Website
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www.rememuseum.org.uk
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Open
Opening hours:
Mon - Thu 0900-1630
Fri 0900 - 1600
Sun & Bank Holidays 1100 - 1600
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Closed
Christmas
All closures are advertised in advance on our Website
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Admission charges
Adult £4.00, Senior Citizen £3.00, Child £3.00, Family £12 (2 adults and up to 3 children), under 5s free. Group rates available on request.
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Discounts
Museums Association
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Description
South of Reading in rural Berkshire, the REME Museum of Technology sits in its own grounds and comprises of three buildings. The Entrance is in a reconstructed National Service Guardroom, housing a shop and cafe which lead through to the interactive 1950's guardroom display. The attached main museum has displays which include REME's medal room, the REME Corps' history of trades, training and deployment, the REME Archives and the 'Armourers Hall' weapons display.
The spacious Prince Philip Vehicle Exhibition Hall displays 20 REME specialist vehicles and a helicopter; some are set in their theatre of operation. Outdoors, the hard standing provides for an ever changing vehicle display.
In spring 2006 we opened The 'Armourers Hall' a display of small arms from our Weapons collection showing the evolving technology from gunpowder to machine guns.
In spring 2007 we opened a permanent display of Telecommunications Equipment in the British Army from war time radios through to Larkspur and Clansman Range and REME's role in their maintenance and repair.
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Collections description
The museum collection shows military technological development as used by the Corps of Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (REME) in maintaining and repairing the Army's equipment since 1942. The Corps of REME is responsible for recovering, repairing and maintaining the equipment of the British Army. This includes their vehicles (armed and unarmed), aircraft, radar, control and firing equipment, optics, medical and dental, electronics and diagnostic testing equipment.
Exhibits contrast the vehicles of 1942 with todays equivalent,i.e.the Scammell Pioneer and the Challenger Armoured Recovery Vehicle. The REME medals collection illustrate REME trademens skills in the field and their gallantry. The uniforms, models and dioramas, radar, telecommunications and weapons show the developing trades and training of REME craftsmen. The Corps Documentary, Technical and Pictorial Archives cover all areas of REME life and work and are available to researchers by booking in advance. Reserve collections are available by booking in advance.
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Key artists and exhibits
Brake mine missile
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Black box technology
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Beach Armoured Recovery Vehicle (Sherman BARV)
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Challenger Armoured Recovery Vehicle (CRARRV)
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Willis Jeep
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Vickers Machine Gun
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Multi Launch Rocket System (MLRS)
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Bowman
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Victoria Cross
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Scout Helicopter
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Scammell Pioneer
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1947 Volkswagen Mark II (Beetle)
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David Rowland Painting "Corporal CJG (Fred) Comber MC"
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Articles
Summer 2008 Holiday Ideas At UK Heritage Sites And Museums
Soldier's Souvenirs From The Field At The REME Museum
MGM 2006 - Banging The Drum For The Thames Valley
Family Friendly Museums in the Thames Valley
Museums and Galleries in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire
Make It 'N' Take It - Family Events At REME
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Events
Twice a Citizen: A History of the REME Territorial Army at the REME Museum of Technology
Exhibition
Build It ! Workshop
Workshop (Event)
"Birthday Bonanza" Half Term Family Activitiy Days
"Blitz Day"
Christmas Coin Hunt
Christmas Coin Hunt
"Christmas Crafts" Craft Based Activities
Workshop (Event)
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Guided tours
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Collections
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
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchair access to some public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
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
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
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Facilities
Cafeteria
Facilities for private functions and events
Mail order service available
Meeting room available
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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