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Drop in during half term for lots of family friendly activities. Don't miss our special Monday opening!

Local firm SPP Pumps have agreed a major sponsorship package with the museum for promotion of this year's blockbuster exhibition, Bikes Balls and Biscuitmen: Our Sporting Life.

Reading Guild of Artists held a sale of original prints by members as part of an event celebrating the life and work of long-standing member Robert Gillmor. Robert himself was there, working on the last design for his most recent Royal Mail stamp commission!

Reading Foundation for Art have been given a wonderful gilt brooch, made by Wendy Ramshaw, by philanthropist and art lover Dame Stephanie Shirley DBE.

Michael Bond recounts his vivid memories of the 1943 air raid on his hometown, in the second of a series of podcasts about places in Reading which hold historical significance.

The new Reading Culture and Sport What's On brochure for January to March 2012 is now available and contains all the Museum's events and exhibitions.

The Museum shop has a range of Reading-themed gifts and books ideal for festive presents and stocking fillers for all the family.

Palmers Cafe is the perfect place to unwind in the unique surroundings of Reading Museum. Serving a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and lunches, all our food is freshly prepared on site.

The first of a series of podcasts about places in Reading which hold significance has been launched, starting with a look at the fascinating story of Reading Abbey.

Don't miss our fun family-friendly half term activities including our popular activity cart. We are also open on Monday for our annual Big Draw event. There are a wide range of drop-in events including making Halloween Hats, Claws, Paws and Rats’ Tails, and our Victorian schoolroom experience!