Museums On Wheels
Our rolling programme, Museums on Wheels, takes The MERL and Reading Museum on the road to events across Reading’s communities. Made possible thanks to the Museums Partnership Reading funding from Arts Council England, Museums on Wheels brings the museums to you in a collection-sharing roadshow, offering hands-on opportunities and activities. The content of Museums on Wheels is adapted to connect with the events, offering sometimes surprising and inspiring insights into our collections and community connections.
In 2025, we are excited that our Museums on Wheels are rolling out to the following events. Please see event weblinks for up to date information.
In partnership with Reading Libraries
Celebrate Reading Railway 200 Big Draw
Join Museums Partnership Reading and Reading Libraries to celebrate Reading’s history, Railway 200 (200 years of the modern railway) and this year’s BIG Draw Festival. Discover the story of local pioneering draftswomen Elsie Winterton and be inspired by archive station pictures and plans to create your own drawings.
Free event for families and all ages, booking is not required.
- Southcote Library – Sat 8 Nov 2025, 10.00am – 12.00pm
- Whitley Library – Sat 22 Nov 2025, 10.00pm – 12.00pm
