Discover what’s on at The Museum of English Rural Life in Reading for families and visitors of all ages, from exhibitions to events and workshops.

Welcome to the programme for May to September 2024. Explore the listings below for details of ongoing displays, regular events and special events including events and tours exploring Our Green Stories through the MERL collections.

We hope you enjoying discovering what’s coming up and we look forward to welcoming you to The MERL very soon.

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Upcoming Events

  • May 1, 2023 - September 30
  • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Our Green Stories Gallery Trail

Our Green Stories

  • May 1 - September 4
  • Weds, 3.30-4.30pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Tai Chi with Sport in Mind

Events and workshops

  • May 1 - September 1
  • Museum Opening Hours
  • Free
  • VIEW

‘Climate Change’ Artwork Display

Our Green Stories

  • May 9 - July 18
  • Thurs, 1.30-2.30pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Mums and Babies Yoga with Sport in Mind

Events and workshops

  • June 14 - September 1
  • Museum opening hours
  • Ticket prices vary
  • VIEW

Summer Family Activity Packs

Events and workshops

  • July 12 - September 13
  • Term time only
  • VIEW

No Friday Fledglings during school holidays – starts back September

Events and workshops

  • July 16
  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Our Green Stories Gallery Tours – July

Talks and seminars

  • July 16
  • 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

An Afternoon at the Museum

Events and workshops

  • July 18
  • 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Youth Panel

Events and workshops

  • July 25 - September 3
  • Normal opening times
  • VIEW

Summer Holidays at The MERL

Events and workshops

  • August 3 - August 26
  • Museum Opening Hours
  • Free
  • VIEW

Grimwood Museum Adventure trail

Events and workshops

  • August 23
  • 12:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Ticket prices vary
  • VIEW

Miller’s Ark at The MERL

Events and workshops

  • August 23
  • 10:00 am - 11:30 pm
  • £2
  • VIEW

Miller’s Ark, My Way at The MERL

Events and workshops

  • August 31
  • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Museums on Wheels

Events and workshops

  • September 2
  • 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Museums, My Way

Events and workshops

  • September 8
  • 11.30am, 2pm, 3:30pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Heritage Open Days at The MERL

Talks and seminars

  • September 17
  • 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
  • Free
  • VIEW

Our Green Stories Gallery Tours – September

Talks and seminars