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NOW ONLINE: SHOULDER TO THE WHEEL
Although the museum is currently closed due to the COVID-19 situation, and the physical exhibition would have closed officially on April 5th, you can still see pictures and information about how the exhibition was developed in our Shoulder to the Wheel Online Exhibition “Shoulder to the Wheel”, curated by Dr Glenn Adamson, takes as its starting […]
Find out more »THE LOST MUSEUM
Visit The MERL to view this curious cabinet - The Lost Museum - a playful exploration of life, work, rest, and fun in Dee Park, Reading. The Lost Museum is the legacy of a project led by The Engine Room, an arts and mental health project that helps volunteers to become community leaders. The MERL […]
Find out more »NOW ONLINE: SEMINAR SERIES: DESIGNING LANDSCAPES FOR THE PEOPLE
DESIGNING LANDSCAPES FOR THE PEOPLE – from the Clapham omnibus to the Royal Parks This series of lunchtime talks will span the early 20c UK approach to city planning, civic design, parks and gardens, encompass the formation of the UK professional body of landscape architects, the evolving Royal Parks, the impact of corporate landscapes, and […]
Find out more »THINKING RATIONALLY?
Online Exhibition and Activities Online exhibition Thinking Rationally? is an exhibition by third year Museum Studies students at the University of Reading. They looked at objects from The MERL to learn about food and clothing rationing in Britain during the Second World War and how stories from this period can help us live more sustainably […]
Find out more »NOW ONLINE: VIRTUAL & REALITY
Our holiday events are going online! Join us on social media for a digital alternative to trying our VR and object handling activities at the museum. Pull up a chair, imagine it's a quad bike, climb on and watch a 360 version of our Quad Bike VR film to be transported to Dartmoor with Shepherd, […]
Find out more »NOW ONLINE: TOY STORIES FAMILY EVENT
Explore our new farm toys collection and 'Make with the MERL' this half term! We are delighted to be sharing our new Farm Toys online exhibition with you. We hope you enjoy exploring this wonderful collection, including the oldest toy tractor; a horse drawn cart made with some canny recycling; and a farm vehicle that […]
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ONLINE INSET: NEW SCHOOL SESSIONS AND RESOURCES
The Museum of English Rural Life is pleased to invite you to our free online Twilight Inset unveiling our new School Sessions to support the KS1 & KS2 Curriculum in local history, science and literacy. We are introducing three new fabulous sessions focused on local history: Evacuee experience in the Countryside Countryside Childhood: Past […]
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