Blog

Join us in exploring Reading's history, our community and our objects.

Oh Beautiful World! The story so far

Discover the story behind this astonishing new artwork by Eleanor Lakelin.

We pay tribute to the wonderful potter Alan Caiger-Smith, who passed away this year, and his legacy in Reading.

What's it like to be an archaeologist? Join our collections assistant Sam and find out.

Discover the brilliant artworks of Bob and Roberta Smith RA in this fascinating guest blog by Dr Naomi Lebens.

Find out about the corn dollies and their ritual origins as 'Corn Goddess'.

Take a virtual journey through highlights in our ongoing exhibition: ‘ANIMAL: World Art Journeys’.

Discover the dragons from around the world that lurk in Reading Museum!

Learn about the animals that were revered and sacred in Ancient Egypt.

Earlier this year, we visited the oldest Roman villa in England. Learn about what we found!