Welcome to Reading Museum Reading's museum of art, archaeology, history and natural history Your visit Visit our 10 hands-on, accessible and family friendly galleries, see Britain's Bayeux Tapestry (check gallery closures), explore 200 years of biscuit history in the Huntley & Palmers Gallery and discover Reading's historic Abbey Quarter and Jane Austen's school. Book a guided tour of the Bayeux Tapestry or Reading Abbey Plan Your Visit Open Tuesday to Saturday Admission is free Make a donation to support Reading Museum Plan your visit Bayeux Tapestry Tours What's on at Reading Museum Family Fun at Reading Museum! Bayeux Talks Series: 1 Exhibiting the Bayeux Tapestry Britain's Bayeux Tapestry The Year of the Normans 2026-2027 Reading Museum shop What to see - Permanent galleries Schools