NOVEMBER LATE OPENING NIGHT

Orange sunset over a field of golden wheat for late opening in January

We’re open late on the last Thursday of every month*, so you can visit the museum galleries, shop, cafe and garden until 9pm. There are usually additional activities taking place on our late opening nights to add to your visit. Thursday 28th November Enjoy an after-hours visit and a bit of stress-free Christmas shopping in our […]

EXTENDED HOURS WEEK FOR GROUPS – AUTUMN

A group visiting the Museum of English Rural Life

This special week of extended opening hours just for groups is a perfect opportunity for to enjoy an evening visit to The MERL. Come on your usual meeting night or plan a special trip! The museum galleries, shop, and cafe will all be open until 9pm. Booking is essential and we will confirm bookings on a […]

EXTENDED HOURS WEEK FOR GROUPS – SUMMER

A group visiting the Museum of English Rural Life

This special week of extended opening hours just for groups is a perfect opportunity for to enjoy an evening visit to The MERL. Come on your usual meeting night or plan a special trip! The museum galleries, shop, and cafe will all be open until 9pm. Booking is essential and we will confirm bookings on a […]

EXTENDED HOURS WEEK FOR GROUPS – SPRING

A group visiting the Museum of English Rural Life

This special week of extended opening hours just for groups is a perfect opportunity for to enjoy an evening visit to The MERL. Come on your usual meeting night or plan a special trip! The museum galleries, shop, and cafe will all be open until 9pm. Booking is essential and we will confirm bookings on a […]

BRITISH AGRICULTURAL LANDSCAPES: PAST, PRESENT & POST-BREXIT

British agricultural landscape

How can our much loved, multi-functional, protected and neglected agricultural landscapes – conflict ridden, economically challenging and bureaucraticised – be sustained for the future? FOLAR’s 2018 symposium focuses on British agricultural landscapes since 1945, and considers the post-Brexit future. A day of challenging talks with Q and A sessions from a stellar range of knowledgeable […]

BREXIT: A RURAL PERSPECTIVE

Over the last three years, MERL staff have been travelling the length and breadth of the England talking to people about their lives in the countryside. During our conversations, Brexit and the impact of European Union membership on rural life has been one issue raised by some of our interviewees both before and after Britain’s […]

DIGITAL TAKEOVER II: A MERL LATE

JOIN US FOR A LIVELY EVENING OF DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, ACTIVITIES AND TALKS SHOWCASING DIGITAL PROJECTS! Book in advance or buy on the door (subject to availability) £4 in advance (£3 students and concessions) / £5 (£3.75) on the door Please note this event is suitable for aged 18+ only LIVE MUSIC BY FORGET GRAVITY– […]

DIG IT! A MERL LATE

Furrows on a neatly ploughed field disappear into the distance

JOIN US FOR A LIVELY EVENING OF DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, ACTIVITIES AND TALKS ON THE THEME OF SOIL AND GROWING! Book in advance via Eventbrite or buy on the door  £4 in advance (£3 students and concessions) / £5 (£3.75) on the door Please note this event is suitable for aged 18+ only LIVE MUSIC […]

WOOL: A MERL LATE

A striking sheep portrait on a black background

JOIN US FOR A LIVELY EVENING OF DRINKS, LIVE MUSIC, ACTIVITIES AND TALKS ON THE THEME OF WOOL! Book in advance via Eventbrite or buy on the door (subject to availability) £4 in advance (£3 students and concessions) / £5 (£3.75) on the door Please note this event is suitable for ages 18+ only LIVE MUSIC FROM […]

EXTENDED HOURS: JANUARY LATE OPENING NIGHT

Extended hours late opening

Not enough hours in the day? We’re open late on the last Thursday of every month*, so you can visit the reading room, museum galleries, shop, cafe and garden until 9pm. There are usually additional activities taking place on the evening to add to your visit. January 25th 2018 We’re launching new ‘MERL Makers’ in […]

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    The Museum is now fully open, following a major redevelopment, supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund.

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    The Museum of English Rural Life

    University of Reading

    Redlands Road

    Reading

    RG1 5EX

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