Climate Crusaders

Get up close to amazing animals! Linking to The MERL’s Our Green Stories campaign and global environmental concerns, this lively animal workshop shows how we can all do more to protect animals, habitats all over the world. By seeing and hearing about real animals and insects, this show will cover issues including recycling, biodiversity, climate […]
The MERL Family Picnic and Farm Event with Miller’s Ark

JOIN US AT THE MERL TO MEET THE MILLER’S ARK ANIMALS AND ENJOY THE GARDEN Bring a picnic and blanket and enjoy a range of hand-on activities from The MERL and visit real farm animals from Miller’s Ark. Cost: Please contribute what you can at donation points on the day Drop-in, booking not required Suitable […]
Wind of change: curbing cow burps to fight climate change

Fun Butterfly Collage

Continuing with our theme of re-using unwanted items to get creative, create your very own butterfly collage from recycled materials and learn about butterflies and their life cycle. Additional Information: Suitable for families with children aged 5+ Drop-in £3 per person Part of Museums Partnership Reading’s Our Green Stories campaign.
Garment upcycling using fabric paints

Family workshop: Totally Tote Bags

Life Below Water: Artist-led workshop at The MERL

Exploring the theme of ‘Life Below Water,’ join artist Rebecca Howard and lend a hand creating a wonderful joint artwork, inspired by Reading’s rivers. Then make your sustainability pledge, to take home or hang up in the museum. Part of Museums Partnership Reading’s Our Green Stories campaign, exploring the importance of protecting life in our […]
Earth Day: Invest in Our Planet

Reading Walks Festival: Five Ways to Wellbeing Nature Walk

Join us as part of Reading Walks Festival 2023 We are delighted to be taking part in the first ever Reading Walks Festival. We are offering two gentle, accessible walks in and around the museum and its immediate surroundings on campus. The first is this Five Ways to Wellbeing Nature Walk, and the second is […]
Youth Workshop: Garment Upcycling
