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Together Stronger
A collaborative artwork by young people whose parents live with early-onset dementia.
Find out more »Winter Family Activity Packs
WINTER-INSPIRED THINGS TO DO AT THE MUSEUM, OUTDOORS AND AT HOME! Buy one of our packs at the museum Gift Shop for fun activities to do with children during your visit - and afterwards! For age 5+ (£3) Choose from three different Winter Activity Packs: Little mouse story, winter recipe, colouring sheet and join the […]
Find out more »Tai Chi with Sport in Mind
Run with our partners Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity, based in Reading. These casual drop-in sessions for adults are designed to support positive mental health through Tai Chi. They are fun and free and delivered at The Museum of English Rural Life every Wednesday at 3.30-4.30pm. This session is open […]
Find out more »Ongoing
All Roads: Migration Stories
Where have you travelled from to get here? This Community Case display, delivered by Jelly, explores the routes women have taken to arrive in Reading and celebrates the textiles that travelled with them.
Find out more »2:00 pm
Chatty Café
These drop-in sessions are a welcoming environment for care-givers and loved ones to socialise, discuss, reminisce, and share stories inspired by our historical collections. There are also optional activities, like crafts and MERL-themed board games. Refreshments are also available. Booking is not necessary, though we would appreciate groups of 4 people letting us know in […]
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