Museum History

The History of Reading Museum Service

Do you know when the Museum first opened its doors, or when the Town Hall was bombed?
Throughout these pages you can find out more about the history of the Museum buildings and services.
Just choose the period that you are interested in.

1786 to 1878 Beginnings
1879 to 1883 Origins
1884 to 1897 Collecting
1898 to 1949 Expansion
1950 to 1992 Evolution
1993 to 2000 Restoration