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Summer Late

Explore our galleries by night, try hands-on activities, and discover the museum in a whole new light

Two visitors at our Late

About this event

Experience The MERL after hours in a summer evening of tours, crafts, drinks, and cheese. Celebrating the centenary of the University of Reading, and free to attend thanks to Centenary Project Grant support.

  • Licensed bar
  • Chilled playlist to soundtrack your evening
  • Curator-led gallery tours with a dairy theme
  • Behind-the-scenes tours of the archives store
  • Pop-up display of original archival and library materials
  • Cheese tasting

Date & Time

Wednesday 17 June 2026, 18:00 – 21:00

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Cost

Free • Please book • Adults 18+

Audience

Adults

The Museum of English Rural Life
The Museum of English Rural Life, Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom, Berkshire, RG1 5EX