The Ogham Stone from Silchester 29 Jun 2022 Find out more about the mysterious stone carved in Ogham that was found in the Roman town of Silchester.
Roman pottery at Silchester 21 May 2019 Learn about the pottery discovered by archaeologists at the site of the Roman town at Silchester.
Discovering the Roman town at Silchester 30 Jun 2018 You might not expect to stumble across the walls of a Roman town in the Hampshire countryside. Find out how it was rediscovered by Victorian archaeologists.
Roman Silchester in 3D 19 Feb 2024 Read about our new project to 3D scan objects for handling in the Silchester Gallery.
Loan Box Curiosities: Being an Archaeologist 28 Jan 2025 We have been offering our loan service to schools around Reading for over 100 years. In this series, we take a closer look at some of the best-loved boxes.
Romans in Reading: what you've told us so far! 15 Apr 2025 Reading Museum’s new project ‘Roman Britain - Reimagined in Reading’ is consulting a wide range of stakeholders.
‘Someone will remember us’… LGBTQ+ stories in Reading Museum 6 Mar 2024 For many people, museums act as a repository of not only physical objects, but also the stories that go hand in hand with them. Here at Reading Museum we are
The Vikings in Reading 22 Mar 2019 Reading’s first mention in the history books was in 870-71 when the Vikings built a camp at Reading, resisting attacks by the King of Wessex.
Castle Street & St Mary’s Butts: A short walk through time (part one of two) 30 Apr 2021 Join us for a walk through time along Reading's St Mary's Butts and Castle Street.