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 […]
HALF TERM HOLIDAYS AT THE MERL

COME AND SEE THE NEW GALLERIES, ENJOY TRAILS AND HAVE A GO AT OBJECT HANDLING
Friday Fledglings – 19 September

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 […]