Discover everything coming up at Reading Museum for all the family to enjoy!
Regular Events:
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Every Wednesday
The popular Rhymetime sessions at Reading Libraries are now starting at Reading Museum! These sessions introduce babies and children to language, rhyme and taking part in a fun way. Families, 10.30am – 11am. Free, drop in
Object Handling: Every Friday Morning
Join our gallery team or one of our volunteers and enjoy learning more about the objects in our Loans Collection. All ages, 10.30am - 12pm, drop in
Museums, My Way: Every Saturday
We have created a breakout room, aimed at neurodivergent visitors and their families. Quiet areas with tents and cushions and sensory toys will be available. Families can enjoy exploring the galleries using our sensory bags, then take time out to relax before continuing their visit. Families, Free, drop in
May Half Term at Reading Museum
Sat 25 May until Sunday 2 June
Activity Cart: Throughout Half Term
Drop in throughout the week to create some fun paper craft. Donations welcome, drop in.
Little Puffin Trail: From Sat 25 May Onwards
Families. £1.50 per trail, pay on the day or book online (coming soon).
Sugar Cube Igloos: Tuesday 28 May
All ages, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £4, book online (coming soon).
Make & Take: Arctic Birds Streamers: Weds 29 May
Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm. £1, pay on the day, drop in
Ice Experiments: Thursday 30 May
All ages, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £4, book online (coming soon).
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway: Friday 31 May
Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learn the ‘3Rs’. A 45-minute experience for adults and children over 5 in our unique Victorian classroom, in the historic Abbey Gateway. Please note that the Gateway has no step free access and there are uneven steps and floors. Ages 5+, 11am & 2pm (meeting at the Abbey Gateway). £1 per person, pay on the day or book online (coming soon).
