Discover everything coming up at Reading Museum for all the family to enjoy!
October Half Term:
Saturday 26 October – Saturday 2 November 2024
Activity Cart Visit us throughout the holidays at the Museum and enjoy a range of seasonal themed crafts. Free, drop in
The Big Pumpkin and little Mouse Trail at Reading Museum: From Saturday 5 October onwards
It’s pumpkin picking season! Hunt high and low for the pumpkins hidden throughout the Museum, can you spot our little mouse along the way? Even our youngest visitors will enjoy this trail. Then collect your prize from Reception and take away your trail to colour in at home. £1 per trail, pay on the day
The BIG Artwork Event: Tuesday 29 October
Come and join us this half term for an Art Extravaganza for all the family to enjoy. Delve into a world of creativity and imagination with the team from New Directions as we explore various art forms and techniques together. This unique experience is designed to inspire and ignite a passion for art, catering to all age groups and skill levels. Join us for a range of exciting activities, that will bring out the artist in you. These Drop-in sessions are FREE for all. All ages, 10.30am – 3.30pm. Free, donations welcome, drop in
Roman Modelling: Wednesday 30 October
Take a look at the Roman finds in our Silchester Gallery and handle some extraordinary Roman objects from our Loans Boxes. Then get creative and model some archaeological finds of your own! All ages, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £4 per child, book here
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Wednesday 30 October
The popular Rhymetime sessions at Reading Libraries are now running at Reading Museum! These sessions introduce babies and children to language, rhyme and taking part in a fun way. Seasonal stories included. Families, 10.30am – 11.30am. Donations welcome, drop in
Make & Take: Pom Pom Spiders and Bats: Thursday 31 October
Create a fun pom pom spider or bat decoration to take away for Halloween! Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway: Friday 1 November
Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learn the ‘3Rs’. A 45-minute experience for adults and children over 5 in our unique Victorian classroom, in the historic Abbey Gateway. Please note that the Gateway has no step free access and there are uneven steps and floors. Ages 5+, 11am & 2pm (meeting at the Abbey Gateway). £2 per person, pay on the day or book here
Regular Events:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
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. Free, 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
