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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 […]
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Friday Fledglings online
Friday Fledglings is going online! During the museum closure our weekly outdoor learning session for under-5s will be moving online! Our session leaders will bring you stories, ideas and activities inspired by the MERL garden and our collections, so that you can continue to enjoy the benefits of outdoor learning at home! Activities will be published […]
Find out more »NOW ONLINE: FRIDAY FLEDGLINGS
Good morning! Welcome Fledglings to our last online session for this term. The last few weeks we've been using all our senses to explore nature - do you remember what they are? We've listened to the wind blow, noticed all the different shapes and colours in nature, and tasted the lovely fruits and vegetables that […]
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