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 2024, we are excited that our Museums on Wheels are rolling out to the following events. Please see event weblinks for up to date information.

Events for 2024

Forbury Fiesta
Saturday 11 May 2024 in the Forbury Gardens
https://www.reading.gov.uk/leisure/things-to-do/events/reading-childrens-festival-2024/

University of Reading Community Festival
Saturday 18 May 2024, University Students Union, Whiteknights Campus
https://www.reading.ac.uk/events/Feed/2024/May/Community-Festival

Waterfest
Saturday 8 June 2024 in the Forbury Gardens
https://whatsonreading.com/venues/reading-borough-council/whats-on/reading-water-fest-2024

Pride
Saturday 31 August 2024 at King’s Meadow in Reading
https://readingpride.co.uk/

In partnership with Reading Libraries 2024/25

*all 10am – 12pm