What’s On

Family playing at the farm table in the Toys gallery at The MERL

Event

Museums, My Way

Free sessions for neurodivergent visitors and their loved ones.

Dates: Monday 24 August 2026
Author: Public
Price: Free, booking required (link coming soon)
Location: The Museum of English Rural Life

Event

Heritage Open Days

Explore materials from the University
of Reading’s Special Collections
and Art Collections.

Dates: Sunday 20 September 2026, 11:00 – 13:00
Author: Public
Price: Free • Booking link opens 2 June
Location: The Museum of English Rural Life

MERL Curator Ollie Douglas standing in front of the Welcome Case at The MERL

Talks and Seminars

Gallery Tour: MERL 75

Join us on a whistle-stop gallery tour through 75 years of The MERL!

Dates: Tuesday 22 September 2026, 13:00 – 14:00
Author: Public
Price: Free, booking suggested
Location: The Museum of English Rural Life

Families toasting marshmallows in the MERL garden during a Green Explorers session

Event

Green Explorers

Sessions for children aged 5+ to experience nature and build their outdoor skills.

Dates: Sunday 27 September 2026, 10:00 – 12:00
Author: Family
Price: Free • Bookings open two weeks ahead of each session
Location: The Museum of English Rural Life