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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 »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. Women from all over the world, Sweden, Turkey, Pakistan to name a few have contributed to this display and you can listen to their […]
Find out more »Charles Hasler: A Mid-Century Designer and Collector
Charles Hasler (1908 - 1992) was an internationally important typography and graphic designer, whose work included the 'Dig for Victory' and 'Make Do and Mend' campaigns of the Second World War. This exhibition uses materials from the University of Reading Special Collections to celebrate Hasler's career and the wonderful collection he amassed in his life […]
Find out more »Pandora Unboxed
In Greek mythology, Pandora allowed all evil into the world after accidently opening a box. But is there a way that she can also be unboxed? This exhibition features new artworks created by young Reading artists who were responding to the myth of Pandora, as depicted in a historic painting from the Collection. Showing in […]
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Forty Farms
Our 2025 exhibition reveals the highs and lows of farming lives in some of England's most beautiful landscapes.
Find out more »Half term at The MERL
There's lots for families of all ages to do this February half term at The Museum of English Rural Life. Discover our Winter Family Activity Packs for all ages (from £2 per pack) Have a go at a variety of gallery and garden trails including our woodland brass rubbing trail Free hands-on make-and-take activities Try […]
Find out more »No Friday Fledglings during school holidays – starts back 28th February
Friday Fledgling sessions will resume after the holidays Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play! Come and join in with activities inspired by the themes and collections of the museum, enjoy exploring nature, our mud kitchen, water play, sand-pit and more. Each session also includes story-telling, craft activities singing and a snack. All […]
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