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To celebrate Heritage Open Days 2022 Reading Museum has organised a series of exclusive free events and activities that will give you the chance to discover hidden gems of our town's heritage.
Reading Biscuit Town Tour
Friday 9 September
To celebrate 200 years since Joseph Huntley opened his first baker’s shop at London Street, Museums Partnership Reading have created a trail to explore Huntley & Palmers heritage.
Join Reading Museum’s Brendan Carr and Matthew Williams exploring biscuit sites and other innovators on a walking tour between Reading Museum and The Museum of English Rural Life.
Why not explore Reading Museum’s Huntley & Palmers Gallery before joining the tour? Also don’t miss The MERL’s Biscuit Town exhibition on until 25th September.
Meet at Reading Museum reception
Adults and older children, 11am-12.30pm
FREE, BOOK ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE
Free Reading Abbey Quarter Tour
Saturday 10th September
To celebrate Heritage Open Days 2022 and the end of this year’s tour season Reading Museum is delighted to offer you a fantastic opportunity to explore the incredible history of Reading and enjoy a beautiful walk through nature, architecture and history. Join our expert tour guides for a free Abbey Quarter Tour: last chance of the year! Check our website for more information about our tours. BOOKING ESSENTIAL
All ages,
1½-hour tour starting at 11am, meet at Reading Museum’s reception on Blagrave Street.
FREE, BOOK ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE
Reading Museum Store Tours
Wednesday 14 September
Join us behind the scenes at our new South Reading store. We will be celebrating 200 years of Reading Biscuit Town and looking at some of the exciting objects rediscovered during last year’s store move. Tours are in small groups (up to 6) led by Museum staff and last about 45 minutes. Directions will be sent by email a few days before the tour.
Tours starting at 11am, 12pm, 2pm and 3pm
Adults and older children
FREE, BOOK ONLINE VIA OUR WEBSITE
