Diary of Events

  Knitting Sea Scarves

Knit a colourful scarf inpired by seawead and seashells.

Adults, 10am - 3pm

£2, drop in.

  Tales of a Yachting Photographer

Kathy Mansfield has been photographing and writing about classic and traditional yachts for the last 15 years, and has many tales to tell about her experiences. There will be beautiful and inspiring images of J Class and Metre yachts and topsail schooners.

Adults, 1pm - 2pm

FREE EVENT, just drop in.

  Victorian Classroom Experience

Meet a Victorian schoolteacher and re-learn the 3R's.
A 45 minute experience for adults and children over 5 in our unique Victorian classroom.

11am, 1.15pm & 2.30pm

£1, drop in (35 places max per session)

  Pied Piper Trail

As part of the Reading Festival of Crime Writing, join us for a lively crime-themed walk starting from Chilli's restaurant in the Oracle. Discover Reading's past and find out more about some of the town's more notorious characters.

All ages, 2pm - 2.45pm

FREE EVENT, no need to book, just turn up.

  Saturday Art Club

These sessions led by local artist Noelle Schrieber are designed to develop basic skills in drawing and painting using the museum collections. They are also ideally suited for GCSE students gathering research for exam projects byselecting objects not normally on general view. Refreshments and materials will be provided.

Ages 12 - 16, 10am - 12pm or 1pm - 3pm
£8 per session or £12 per day.

To book - email noelleshrieber@msn.com or call 07528 655895

  Store Tours - Crime and Punishment

Join us for a tour behind the scenes of our South Reading store, looking at and handling some of the historic objects not usually on display on the museum.
We will be highlighting objects related to crime and punishment, including mantraps, acient weapons and 'illicit' materials! Tours are in small groups led by museum staff, and will last around 45 minutes.

Families (not suitable for children in pushchairs)
11am - 3.45pm (last tour 3pm)

FREE EVENT, just drop in. (For directions to the store call 0118 939 9800 or ask at the museum)

Please note this event is at our off site store not the Museum of Reading.

  Reading's Dr Addington

A doctor's practice in 18th century London Street and a Prime Minister's country house. The story of two fascinating personalities connected to Reading told by museum staff member Susan Arstall.

Adults, 1pm - 1.30pm

FREE EVENT, just drop in.

  Stories From The Sea

Come and spend your lunchtime hearing traditional tales from our coasts with Fionnagal, Teller of Tales.
Stories of heroic seals, lost lands, tempting mermaids and more.

Over 16s, 1pm - 2pm

FREE EVENT, just drop in.

  All Aboard!

Discover what life at sea was like. Hear the stories of naval veterans from the HMS Belfast Associaition.

All ages, 1pm - 1.30pm

FREE EVENT, Just drop in.

  The Sea, The Sea

A creative drawing workshop based on our exhibition THE SEA, THE SEA using themes of water and the sea for inspiration led by local artist Noelle Schrieber.

Refreshments and materials will be provided.

Adults, 10am - 3.30pm

£20, any queries and to book email noelleschrieber@msn.com or call 07528 655895