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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 […]
Find out more »Forty Farms
Our 2025 exhibition reveals the highs and lows of farming lives in some of England's most beautiful landscapes.
Find out more »Spring Family Activity Packs
SPRING-INSPIRED THINGS TO DO IN THE MUSEUM, GARDEN & 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 one of 3 Spring Activity Packs: Little Mouse Spring story, Spring finds and crafts Frog […]
Find out more »Ongoing
University of Reading MA Fine Art: Spring Exhibition
Explore artworks by MA Fine Art students at the University of Reading, responding to the Museum of English Rural Life collections.
Find out more »3:30 pm
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 […]
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