THE MERL FAMILY EVENT: A BUG’S LIFE
JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF BUG EXPLORATION AND THEMED CRAFT ACTIVITIES IN THE MERL GARDEN SESSIONS ARE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED 3 – 11* AND WILL INCLUDE: a bug trail Trying out bug catching and viewing equipment Bug-themed crafts A visit from a local bee-keeper Outdoor play (for under-7s, similar to the MERL’s […]
SUMMER HOLIDAYS AT THE MERL
VISIT THE MUSEUM DURING THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS FOR TRAILS, OBJECT HANDLING AND ACTIVITIES – INDOORS & OUTSIDE Visit our galleries during your holidays and discover the exciting displays and interactive games Try out our Rat and Rodent Trail Drop in and enjoy our new Virtual vs. Reality sessions every Tuesday morning in the holidays, 11am to 1pm Free Make […]
WHITEKNIGHTS STUDIO TRAIL
The MERL is very pleased to host 3 artists as part of this year’s Whiteknights Studio Trail Joan McQuillan www.diveristy.textileart.com Stitched embroidered textiles. “Combining research, experimenting and using a wide variety of media I strive to push boundaries to create something unique with fabric and thread.” Kate Powell www.katepowell.org Upholstery, textile design. Kate Powell is […]
SECOND SUNDAY CRAFT DROP-IN
Drop in between 11am – 1pm each second Sunday of the month and enjoy a different activity based on various themes related to The MERL and its collections. 8 March – What can we Grow in Spring? Spring is around the corner! Explore our MERL garden and see what our gardeners are planting this year. […]
TERRIFIC TREES FAMILY EVENT
JOIN US FOR A MORNING OF FUN TREE-THEMED GAMES AND CRAFT ACTIVITIES IN THE MERL GARDEN. SESSIONS ARE SUITABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AGED 3 – 11* AND WILL INCLUDE: Paint with natural paint brushes and have a go at leaf printing Twig frames; twig pencil holder; create your own twig art. (Ages 6 +)* Identify the […]
HALF TERM HOLIDAYS AT THE MERL
VISIT THE MUSEUM DURING THE HOLIDAYS FOR TRAILS, OBJECT HANDLING AND ACTIVITIES Visit the galleries during your holidays and discover the exciting displays and interactive games Try out our Rat and Rodent Trail Get your hands on real museum objects with our Object Handling volunteers Free Make and Take activities Have a go at making a brass rubbing […]
SUMMER ARTS AND HERITAGE HOLIDAY CLUB
Join Jelly artists at the Museum this Summer holiday and get your Discover Arts Award! A fun and creative holiday club that will use the exhibitions in the museum as a starting point to explore different artistic techniques and processes. All children who take part will earn a Discover Arts Award, a nationally recognised qualification, and […]
SECOND SUNDAY CRAFT DROP-IN
Drop in between 11am – 1pm each second Sunday of the month and enjoy a different activity based on various themes related to The MERL and its collections. Why not bring a picnic or enjoy lunch in The MERL café too? 10 NOVEMBER – MAKE A FARM ANIMAL PENCIL POT This month’s craft drop-in is […]
SPRING CHICKENS
Join us for a day of fun games, craft activities, live music… and chickens! Live music from The Newtowners Meet the MERL chickens and their friends Meet poultry keepers – Members of the Reading & District Bantam Society will be showcasing their birds Egg and Spoon races Egg Rolling – decorate and egg and roll it […]
NOW ONLINE: EASTER HOLIDAYS AT THE MERL
Online Easter Programme We’ve moved our Easter holiday events programme online! If you were looking forward to visiting The MERL this Easter, look out for online activities that will be posted here and on social media throughout the holidays! 11am – Tuesday 7th & 14th April– Virtual & Reality Pull up a seat, climb on […]