Welcome to Reading Museum Reading's museum of art, archaeology, history and natural history. Home of Britain's Bayeux Tapestry - check gallery closures here) Your visit Visit our 10 hands-on, accessible and family friendly galleries, see Britain's Bayeux Tapestry (check here for times when the tapestry is closed), explore biscuit history in the Huntley & Palmers Gallery and discover Reading's historic Abbey Quarter and Jane Austen's school. Book a guided tour of the Bayeux Tapestry or Reading Abbey Plan Your Visit Open Tuesday to Saturday Admission is free Make a donation to support Reading Museum Plan your visit Bayeux Tapestry Tours What's on at Reading Museum Family Fun at Reading Museum! Christmas Market 2026 Britain's Bayeux Tapestry The Year of the Normans 2026-2027 Reading Museum shop What to see - Permanent galleries Schools