What are your thoughts on the inventions in this display? Could there be alternate ways to protect livestock and harvest?
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On the Hunt – KG
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On the Hunt – IOD
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Which object would you be interested in learning more about?

Our Welcome Case holds a cross-section of what we have in the collection. Tap on the yellow circles to find out more about individual objects.
Welcome Case – KG

Our Welcome Case holds a cross-section of what we have in the collection. Tap on the yellow circles to find out more about individual objects.
Which of the pottery pieces below do you find the most interesting?
Have a closer look at our amazing pottery collection!
Country Potters – KG
Take a closer look at our amazing pottery collection!
Country Potters – IOD
Learn more about our unique pottery collection and the people that made them!
Museum on Show
The MERL opened in 1951, and toured country shows to gather objects for display. This gallery recreates the touring tent, showing off a selection of objects from the 1950s.
The Commons: Re-Enchanting The World

The commons defines the natural capital that we all share: land, air, and water. It is a social system that cares for and preserves these resources. When the commons are made inaccessible, the effects are devastating. As part of our project The Commons: Re-Enchanting The World, six artists with different responses to the commons have […]