Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
Welcome to the Reading Museum.
The Museum offers a host of family friendly activities and facilities, including hands-on workshops suitable for all ages from toddlers to adults.
The Biscuit Tin cafe offers home-made cakes, fair-trade tea and coffee in the Town Hall entrance.
We offer a comprehensive education service available through our Hands-On Learning programme. Call for more details.
Admission is free to the Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, which is open every day.
Venue Type:
Museum
Additional info
There is no parking immediately outside the Museum.
The Museum is 2 minutes walk from Reading railway station.
Nearest car parks are at Garrard St, Queens Rd, The Oracle and Reading station.
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
At the Reading Museum you can explore the social and natural history of Reading and surrounding area, including:
The Biscuit Town: Uncover the story behind biscuit makers Huntley & Palmers
Learn about the daily life and fascinating history of the once-splendid Reading Abbey.
Explore what the Romans did for us in the Silchester Gallery of Roman Life.
Britain's copy of the Bayeux Tapestry - displayed in its magnificent 70 metre entirety in a purpose-built gallery. This faithful replica was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885.(THERE ARE REGULAR FREE GUIDED-TOURS EVERY SATURDAY 14.15-15.00!)
Changing visual art and special exhibitions.
Collection details
World Cultures, Weapons and War, Trade and Commerce, Toys and Hobbies, Social History, Photography, Natural Sciences, Music, Inland Waterways, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Costume and Textiles, Coins and Medals, Archives, Archaeology
Key artists and exhibits
- Huntley & Palmers.
- Biscuit Town.
- Biscuit tins.
- Reading Abbey.
- Sumer is incumen in.
- Forbury Gardens.
- Reading Festival.
- Reading Festival history.
- Britain's Bayeux Tapestry.
- C20 art.
- Box Room gallery.
- Marcus Adams. Gilbert Adams.
- Alan Caiger Smith.
- Social and natural history of Reading.
- Silchester Roman collection.
- Madejski Art Gallery.
- John Madejski Art Gallery.
Collections services
- Object identification and/or written enquiry service
- Public access available to collections information
- Specialist publications on collections available
- Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
Robert Gillmor: Retrospective
Internationally acclaimed wildlife artist and bird expert Robert Gillmor returns to his native Reading for the first large scale retrospective of his work in 30 years.
Robert is well known for his masterful lino cut prints. They result from thousands of hours spent observing birds plus an exquisite sense of colour and superb draughtsmanship. They perfectly capture the subjects’ essence – what ornithologists call ‘the jizz’ – ensuring that there will be plenty for wildlife enthusiasts and art lovers to enjoy.
All the original lino cut prints for Robert’s recent Royal Mail stamp series will be on show as will commissions as varied as humorous greetings cards and conservation posters. He has contributed illustrations to more than one hundred books and this aspect of his work will be represented by watercolours, line drawings and preparatory sketches.
A full programme of activities for adults and children will accompany the exhibition, including ‘An evening with Robert Gillmor and friends’.
Where
Reading Museum
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Bayeux Tapestry Tours : every saturday
Bayeux Tapestry Tours
EVERY SATURDAY
Enjoy a guided tour of the famous full-size facsimile Tapestry – no need to book.
All ages, 2.15pm - 3.00pm
FREE, drop in
Suitable for
- Any age
Admission
Free
Archaeological Finds Surgery
Bring in your local archaeological finds to be identified and recorded by East Berkshire Finds Liaison Officer David Williams. Find out more about the Portable Antiquities Scheme and how it is adding to our knowledge of the past.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
10am-12pm
Where
Town Hall foyer
Admission
Free
Museum Surgery
Visitors can discover more about the collections, or ask for help in identifying interesting objects (NB no valuations can be given). Every Thursday, in the Box Room.
Suitable for
- Any age
When
12-4pm
Where
The Box Room
Admission
Free
Website
Bayeux Tapestry Tour
Britain's full-size copy of the famous Bayeux Tapestry is displayed in its magnificent entirety in this purpose-built gallery.
This faithful replica is 70 metres long. It was made by 35 skilled Victorian women embroiderers in 1885 so that Britain should have its own copy of the tapestry. We have a page on this site and an entire separate site dedicated to Britain's Bayeux Tapestry. For more information please follow the links below.
The gallery also explores the background and impact of the Norman Conquest of 1066, including the history of Saxon migration and Viking raids on the Reading area over the preceding 400 years.
Suitable for
- Family friendly
When
2:15-3pm
Where
Bayeux Tapestry Gallery
Admission
Free
Website
http://www.readingmuseum.org.uk/collections/seeing-our-collections/bayeux-gallery/
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
Reading Museum
Town Hall
Blagrave Street
Reading
Berkshire
RG1 1QH
England
Website
General enquiries
Education enquiries
education@readingmuseum.org.uk
Collection enquiries
Reading Foundation for Art enquiries
Telephone
0118 937 3400
Fax
0118 939 9881
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