Regular Events:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
Oh Crumbs! Biscuit Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
Celebrate the history of Reading’s world famous biscuit makers, Huntley & Palmers. When you have completed your trail, go and collect your prize! Even our youngest visitors can enjoy this trail.
Sport in Mind Session: Mum & Baby Movement & Exercise for Mental Wellbeing: Every Monday
Light movement and exercise for mums and babies with our lovely instructor! These sessions are for mums with babies under 1, experiencing low mood, isolation or loneliness or difficulties with their mental health. In partnership and delivered for the benefit of local people by Sport in Mind, the UK’s leading mental health sports charity. Mums and Babies, 1pm - 2pm
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Every Wednesday
The popular Rhymetime sessions at Reading Libraries are now starting at Reading Museum! These 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 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
Summer Holiday Activities
Throughout the summer holidays: We’re Going On a Reading Bear Hunt! Trail. Families, available throughout the day. £1, pay on the day
Throughout the summer holidays: Digi-Fun Trail. Families, available throughout the day. £1, pay on the day or book online via our website
Thursday 24 July: Bug Club: The Creepy Crawly Crew. All ages, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £4, book online
Saturday 26 July: Family Digi-Workshops Day. Workshops with a digital theme to celebrate our current exhibition, Reading’s DIGITAL Revolution. Work with our partners Digit<all> Charity to solve problems using simple programming!
EcoCode – Bird Watch: Ages 8-11, with accompanying adult, 11am and 2pm. Free, book online (coming soon)
Code Breaking Unplugged: Ages 8-11, with accompanying adult, 11am and 2pm. Free, book online (coming soon)
Weather Cows: Ages 8-11, with accompanying adult, 11am and 2pm. Free, book online (coming soon)
Wednesday 30 July: Reading Museum’s Teddy Bears Rhymetime Picnic and Craft Forbury Gardens. All ages, Families, 10am – 3pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Friday 1 August: Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway. Ages 5+, 11am & 2pm (meeting at the Abbey Gateway). £2 per person, pay on the day or book online
Tuesday 5 August: Everybody’s Welcome Make & Take Craft Sessions: Clay Forest Creatures. Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 1pm. Donations welcome, drop in
Tuesday 12 August: Family Digi-Workshop: EcoCode – Earth observation. Ages 4+ with an accompanying adult, 10am, 11:30am. Free, book online (coming soon).
Tuesday 12 August. Family Digi-Workshop: EcoCode – Cosmic Rays. Ages 8-11, with an accompanying adult, 2pm. Free, book online via our website (coming soon)
Wednesday 20 August: Everybody’s Welcome Make & Take Craft Sessions: Bugs! Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 1pm. Donations welcome, drop in
Monday 25 August: Museums, My Way Craft Sessions: Special craft sessions aimed at neurodivergent visitors and their families to complement our regular Saturday sessions. Please note that the Museum will be closed, except for those taking part in the sessions. Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am & 11.15am. Suggested donation £4, book online (coming soon)
Tuesday 26 August: Family Digi-Workshop: Your Voice is Power. Ages 14+ with accompanying adult, 10am, 11:30am, 2pm. Free, book online (coming soon)
