Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
University of Reading
Department of Classics
Humanities Building
Whiteknights
Reading
Berkshire
RG6 6AA
England
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General
Education
Telephone
0118 378 6990
Fax
0118 931 6661
The Ure Museum started life in the 1920s as a small collection of fragmentary pottery by the first Professor of Classics at the University, Percy Ure. It has now grown due to the generosity of various donors, and is recognised as the fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain.
The museum has recently undergone a massive renewal and artefacts are now displayed thematically.
It is located on the Whiteknights campus at the University of Reading, where there are also several other important museums.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
The Ure Museum offers taught education sessions on Greeks and Egyptians to Key Stage 2.We also offer tailored workshops for GCSE and A-level groups on a variety of themes. For further information, or to discuss your requirements, please contact Jennifer Allison on 0118 378 6990 or refer to our website: www.reading.ac.uk/ure
The collection primarily consists of material from the Greek and Græco-Roman civilisations of the Mediterranean, most notably Greek and Etruscan ceramics. Other objects used by these civilisations are also on display, for example musical instruments, broze and copper artefacts and jewellery.
There is also a small collection of beautiful early Egyptian Byzantine textiles. These are not on display, but can be brought out on request.
The museum also houses an exciting collection of Egyptian antiquities, including a funeral boat and a mummified cat's head.
Collection details
Archaeology, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Design, Music, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Key artists and exhibits
- Ancient
- Funeral Boat
- Greek
- Egyptian
- Graeco-Roman
- Aulos
- Musical Instruments
- Ceramics
- Pottery
- Vases
- Textiles
Ure Discovery Exhibition
The Ure Museum’s collection of Greek artefacts shines with new light through the eyes and interpretation of Reading’s Youth.
Visit our special summer exhibition and use the virtual trail developed in collaboration with the pupils of 3 local schools to discover a new way to experience art and history.
Main Library, Whiteknights campus, University of Reading
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Venue: Main Library, Whiteknights campus, University of Reading
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Homer's Heroes: Prometheus and Pandora
In this family event we will discover where all the troubles of the human race began. We will listen to the stories of Prometheus and Pandora, follow a digital trail around the Museum and design and decorate our own Pandora’s Box.
The event is part of the Ure Discovery project, working in collaboration with local school to improve accessibility and give new life to the collection. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS WILL GO TO THE AACT CHARITY.
Booking is required.
Suitable for
- Especially for children
- Family friendly
When
3-5pm
Admission
Family event suitable for children 6+ accompanied by an adult
All contributions will go to the AACT charity project, working to improve accessibility to Museums and partner in the Ure Discovery. Please see http://www.aact.org.uk/wordpress/wordpress/2011-10/
Paint a Pot for Charity
Come to the Ure Museum ask for our new iPad virtual trail. Look at the collection with new eyes and be inspired to paint your own clay pot. Children and adults alike are warmly invite to join the fun and give a contribution for the AACT charity project, which is working to improve accessibility to Museums and is a partner in the Ure Discovery
Suitable for
- Any age
When
1-4pm
Admission
All contributions will go to the AACT charity project, which is working to improve accessibility to Museums and is a partner in the Ure Discovery. See http://www.aact.org.uk/wordpress/wordpress/2011-10/
No booking required
For information please call the Ure Museum at 0118 378 6990 or email ure.education@reading.ac.uk
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