Our museum galleries house wonderful historic and artistic objects both local and global - you can browse each gallery below. The Sir John Madejski Art Gallery hosts a changing programme of temporary exhibitions for you to enjoy. Don’t miss a visit to our shop for unique gifts and souvenirs.
Highlights include important archaeological finds from Roman Silchester and medieval Reading Abbey. There is also our unique Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, contemporary Aldermaston Pottery, the famous Huntley & Palmers biscuit tins, and natural world is explored in the Green Space.
Riverside Museum is a short stroll away, through the Abbey Quarter, and has one permanent gallery and a second space which is used for community art exhibitions during the summer.
Many school groups use our galleries in term-time weekdays between 10am and 2.15pm. If you wish to see a particularly gallery, it may be advisable to visit outside these times, our galleries are generally quieter after 2.30pm. See the Bayeux Tapestry Gallery page below for times when this gallery may be closed.
If you wish to see a particularly gallery it is advisable contact us to check access and opening times.
