NOW ONLINE: FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS

Little boy playing in the MERL mud kitchen in the sun

Welcome Fledglings! While the museum is closed we are moving online with Friday Fledglings for this half term. We hope to bring together elements of our usual sessions to enjoy from home instead – this way perhaps the whole family can get involved! During our sessions we normally gather together for a snack in the […]

THE MERL WINTER WARMER

MERL Christmas opening

Enjoy a day of seasonal family fun with Millers Ark Living Nativity and petting farm, music and activities! Meet the animals from Millers Ark petting farm Live music from The Big Band Explore a traditional Christmas with the MERL Players Follow a winter trail in the galleries Make a traditional cracker with artist Julie Roberts […]

Friday Fledglings online

Little boy playing in the MERL mud kitchen in the sun

Friday Fledglings is going online! During the museum closure our weekly outdoor learning session for under-5s will be moving online! Our session leaders will bring you stories, ideas and activities inspired by the MERL garden and our collections, so that you can continue to enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning at home! Activities will be published […]

NOW ONLINE: FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS

Little boy playing in the MERL mud kitchen in the sun

Morning Fledglings! We are so glad you’ve joined us for another online Friday Fledglings. Charlotte, Fong and Little Mouse are getting into the spirit of May Day today, enjoying the spring flowers in the garden, and maybe even having a dance around the Maypole. Stay tuned for a story from Charlotte and a colourful craft […]

GAME OVER? DYING TO TALK ABOUT DEATH AND LIFE

Join the University of Reading Institute of Education and The MERL as we open our doors for a celebration of life and remembrance! Discuss multicultural perspectives on commemorating the Dead and celebrate life through a carousel of innovative, creative and interactive workshops through Art, Music and digital technologies! This event is taking place across the London […]

HALF TERM ARTS AND HERITAGE HOLIDAY CLUB

Join Jelly artists at the Museum this half term and get your Discover Arts Award! A fun, creative half term club that will use the exhibitions in the museum as a starting point to explore different artistic techniques and processes. All children who come for two days or more will receive a Discover Arts Award, […]

WHITEKNIGHTS STUDIO TRAIL

We are delighted to be hosting artists on the Whiteknights Studio Trail in our lovely new spaces this year. Artists exhibiting at the Museum include Katrina Schmitt, this year’s visiting artist from Dusseldorf, as well as Sam Knight, Manfred Gliedt and Carole Stephens. Include us on your Trail route to enjoy the beautiful art on […]

Friday Fledglings – 3 May

Drawn picture of a Friday Fledglings session in the MERL garden
Join us for a fun and friendly session for under-5s in the fantastic garden at The MERL Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play at Friday Fledglings! Come and join in with activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum, and enjoy exploring nature, our mud kitchen, water play, sand-pit, and [...]
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