The Museum of Reading
is located in The Town Hall in the centre of Reading.
The Riverside Museum is picturesquely situated
on the banks of the River Kennet.
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The Museum of Reading |
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The hands-on galleries at the Museum of Reading display a
fascinating range of objects. The galleries are housed in
Reading's Town Hall, a fine example of Victorian gothic architecture.
The galleries are accessible to all and full facilities are provided for
disabled users. A parent and baby room is available. There is
tactile signage throughout the building and each gallery has its own icon to help
you find your way around the Museum.
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Click on the Gallery about which you would like to know more:-
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The Riverside Museum at Blake’s Lock |
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Situated at Blake's Lock and occuping two former industrial buildings,
the Riverside Museum tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames.
The Screen House displays the gypsy caravan, a video about gypsy life and a medieval
mill wheel found when The Oracle was built (a hands-on interactive shows how the mill wheel worked).
The Turbine House is a unique building that spans the Kennet with waterside views of the town
centre, housing preserved turbine machinery and occasional summertime art exhibitions and events.
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Click for more on The Riverside Museum
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Previous Exhibitions:
Below are some of the recently featured exhibitions
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