The Twitchers Museum Adventure
Join birdwatching detectives the Twitchers and explore the beautiful birds and amazing animals at The MERL this February half-term. The Twitchers Museum Adventure from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of Feather, the fourth book in The Twitchers series from bestselling author M. G. Leonard. Find the birds and make your own […]
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. List of free activities to enjoy on the day: Miller’s Ark mobile farm – pet and feed […]
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 […]