Please note that the whole Town Hall building will be closed from Mon 5 to Sat 17 January 2026 for electrical maintenance, see our essential building maintenance page.
We look forward to welcoming you back into the Museum on Tuesday 20 January
Regular Events:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Every Wednesday
Our popular Rhymetime sessions introduce babies and children to language, rhyme and taking part in a fun way. Families, 10.30am – 11am. Donations welcome, drop in
Object Handling: Every Wednesday & 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
Coming Soon: February Half Term
Saturday 14 February – Saturday 21 February
Activity Cart: Throughout half term. Donations welcome, drop in
Adventures & Artefacts: A Dungeons and Dragons Trail: Throughout half term. £1.50 per trail, pay on the day
Chinese New Year Dragons or Bayeux Dragons: Throughout half term. £2.50 per pack, pay on the day
Everybody’s Welcome: The BIG Artwork Event 2026: Tuesday 17 February. All ages, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, donations welcome, drop in
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Wednesday 18 February. Families, 10.30am – 11am. Donations welcome, drop in
Dragon Bread Buddies: Thursday 19 February. Ages 5+, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £5, book online (coming soon).
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway: Friday 20 February. Ages 5+, 11am & 2pm (meeting at the Abbey Gateway). £2 per person, pay on the day or book online
