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Paint, Pencil, Print

June 7, 2025 - January 25, 2026
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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In 2025, the University of Reading Art Collection celebrates its 10th birthday! Join us for a special showcase of iconic and innovative artworks, highlighting the growth and evolution of the art collection over the past ten years. Showing in the Upper Staircase Hall. Image credit: Robert Gillmor, Peewit and Son, linocut on paper, UAC/11171. © […]

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Ladybird in Focus: 100 Years On

September 2, 2025 - September 6, 2026
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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Illustration from Ladybird Books of people walking and holding a 'Peoples Climate March' banner

Explore how Ladybird Books has continued to evolve since its centenary in 2015. Discover how Ladybird continues to meet the needs of modern audiences, from reviving classic books to releasing new series. On display 2 Sept 2025 - 6 Sept 2026 in the Ladybird Gallery. Image Credit: Climate Change, © Ladybird Books Ltd., 2017

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Tai Chi with Sport in Mind

September 3 @ 3:30 pm - December 17 @ 4:30 pm
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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People taking part in a Tai Chi session in The MERL garden

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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6:00 pm

Autumn Late

November 19 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
The Museum of English Rural Life, The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road
Reading, Berkshire RG1 5EX United Kingdom
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View of the interactive table and wall hanging in the Our Country Lives gallery at The MERL

Join us after-dark for an evening of music, drinks, and crafts, and discover the museum in a new light. Adults only £5 per adult/ £3 student Drop in any time from 6pm

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