Discover everything coming up at Reading Museum for all the family to enjoy!
February Half Term
Activity Cart: Visit us throughout the holidays at the Museum and enjoy a range of seasonal themed crafts. Free, drop in
Roman Paw Trail: Throughout February Half Term. Families, £1, pay on the day
A Roman Apothecary Herb Garden: Tuesday 18 February
All ages, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm. £4, book here.
Medieval Rhymetime, Song and Live Music: Wednesday 19 February
All ages, Families, 10.30am – 11am, 11am - 11.30am and 1.30pm to 2pm. Donations welcome, drop in
Make & Take: Medieval Musical Instruments: Wednesday 19 February
Families, half-hour sessions 10am – 12pm & 1pm – 3pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Bertie Badger and Friends: Thursday 20 February. All ages, Families 10am - 3.30pm. £2, pay on the day, drop in
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway: Friday 21 February
Ages 5+, 11am & 2pm (meeting at the Abbey Gateway). £2 per person, pay on the day or book online here.
Regular Events:
Monk Bear Trail: Now on! Families: £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
