Currently Available:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
The Rat and Bat Trail at Reading Museum: £1 per trail, pay on the day
Rat and Bat Craft Activity: £2.50 per pack, please purchase from the Museum Shop
Christmas at Reading Museum:
Reading Museum & Town Hall’s Christmas Market: Saturday 22 November. Free Entry, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Activity Cart: From Saturday 13 December. Donations welcome, drop in
The Forgetful Elf and the Missing Reindeer Trail: Throughout December. Families. £1 per trail, pay on the day .
Christmas Craft Activity: Throughout December. £2.50 per pack, pay on the day
Festive Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Every Wednesday throughout December. Families, 10.30am – 11.30am. Free, drop in
Christmas Special, Family Digi-Workshop: Santa Detection: Saturday 6 December. Families, all welcome but aimed at ages 8-11 with accompanying adult, 11am and 2pm. Free, book online
The Museum will close at 4pm on Wednesday 24 December and will then remain closed throughout the Christmas period. We will reopen on Fri 2 & Sat 3 January 2026.
Please note that the whole Town Hall building will be closed from Mon 5 to Sun 8 January 2026 for electrical maintenance, see our essential building maintenance page.
Regular Events:
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
