Discover everything coming up at Reading Museum for all the family to enjoy!
Christmas at Reading Museum:
Activity Cart: From Wednesday 18 December. Enjoy a range of seasonal themed crafts. Donations welcome, drop in
The Forgetful Elf’s Christmas Feast Trail: Throughout December
Follow our fun festive trail through the Museum galleries with our favourite Elf! Don't forget to stop for a rest along the way and write your secret letter to Father Christmas ready to drop in our post box before you leave! Families, £1 per trail, pay on the day
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Every Wednesday, Throughout December
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 – 11am. Donations welcome, drop in
Reading Town Hall Christmas Market: Saturday 30 November
Join us in the Museum and Town Hall, this year the market will be Bigger & Better – with more than 25 stalls, plus 10% off all Museum Shop purchases and Delicious Treats available in The Pantry Café. Free Entry
Make & Take: Christmas Special: Saturday 30 November
Enjoy the Christmas Market taking place in the Museum and Town Hall then create some traditional Christmas craft to take away and decorate your home! Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Father Christmas’ Victorian Winter Grotto: Saturday 14 December
Can you hear his sleigh bells? Step back into Christmases past in this special Saturday event. Compose a letter then present it to Father Christmas and receive a special gift before you leave. A magical experience for those that still believe! Combine with our Make & Take activity. Families, sessions between 10am - 12pm & 1pm – 4pm. £5.50 per person, book online here.
Make & Take: Christmas Special: Saturday 14 December
Create some traditional Christmas craft to take away and decorate your home! Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 4pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Reading Museum Shop: We also have lots of wonderful Christmas Gifts to buy online and in-store here at Reading Museum.
The Museum will close at 5pm on Saturday 21 December and will then remain closed throughout the Christmas period. We will reopen on Thursday 2 January 2025.
Regular Events:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £1 per trail, pay on the day
The Big Pumpkin and little Mouse Trail at Reading Museum: Now on!
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
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. Donations welcome, 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
