What’s On
Paint, Pencil, Print
Join us for a special showcase of iconic and innovative artworks, highlighting the growth and evolution of the art collection…
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7 June 2025 – 25 January 2026
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Public
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Ladybird in Focus: 100 Years On
Explore how Ladybird Books has continued to evolve since its centenary in 2015. Discover how Ladybird continues to meet the…
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2 September 2025 – 6 September 2026
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Public
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Recurring Event
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…
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Weekly on Wednesdays, 15:30 – 16:30
Next event: 26 November 2025 - Author
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Public
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Free
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Jane Austen and Rural Life display
We’re joining in this year’s global celebrations to mark 250 years of Jane Austen! From 9 September, view our Jane…
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9 September – 19 December 2025
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Public
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
James Joyce: Enigmas and Puzzles
Explore never-before-seen personal papers of beloved author James Joyce from the Solange and Stephen James Joyce Collection.
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7 October 2025 – 9 February 2026
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Public
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Winter Family Activity Packs
Buy one of our packs at the museum Gift Shop for fun activities to do with children during your visit…
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15 November 2025 – 28 February 2026
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Family
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Recurring Event
Friday Fledglings
Discover the benefits of outdoor learning and child-led play at Friday Fledglings! Come and join in with activities inspired by…
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Weekly on Fridays, 10:00 – 11:30
Next event: 28 November 2025 - Author
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Family
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£5 per child
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Green Explorers
Thanks to the support of Arts Council England Green Explorers is now free! Green Explorers is an opportunity for children…
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Sunday 30 November 2025
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Family
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Free
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Closer Look: Conversations with a Curator
Dive deep into the world of art with our expert curators, conservators and scholars.
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Thursday 4 December 2025, 19:30 – 20:30
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Public
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Free
- Location
- Online
James Joyce: Enigmas and Puzzles – curator tour
Curator of MERL Collections, Dr Ollie Douglas, is joined by a different specialist for each of these monthly tours. Together…
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Tuesday 9 December 2025, 11:30 – 12:30
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Public
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Free
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Magical Lights
Celebrate the end of the year with crafts, lanterns, and lights in the museum garden. Activities will include a torchlight…
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Monday 15 December 2025, 18:00 – 19:30
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Family, Public
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£7 per child
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
Magical Lights, My Way
A relaxed version of Magical Lights with sensory provision for neurodivergent visitors and their friends, families, and loved ones.
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Monday 15 December 2025, 16:30 – 17:45
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Family, Public
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£7 per child
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
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