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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- 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
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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- 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
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: 7 January 2026 - Author
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Free
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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: 9 January 2026 - Author
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Family
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£5 per child
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Youth Panel
Our Youth Panel, for young people aged 14 – 18, offers collective work experience opportunities across The MERL and Reading…
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Thursday 15 January 2026, 16:30 – 18:00
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Free, Booking required, please email merlevents@reading.ac.uk
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Chatty Café
These drop-in sessions are a welcoming environment for care-givers and loved ones to socialise, discuss, reminisce, and share stories inspired…
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Tuesday 20 January 2026, 14:00 – 16:00
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Drop-in (groups please contact us)
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- The Museum of English Rural Life
Green Explorers
Green Explorers is an opportunity for children aged 5+ to experience nature and build their outdoor skills. Led by Charlotte,…
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Sunday 25 January 2026
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Family
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Free. Bookings open two weeks ahead of each session.
- Location
- The Museum of English Rural Life
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