Reading Museum - Don't miss out! Join us for Summer Holiday Fun at Reading Museum

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Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading. RG1 1QH.

Reading Museum - Learn about the animals in your garden with Reading Museum's A Wild Talk!

A Wild Talk! Saturday 27 July, 1pm-2.30pm | Reading Museum Do you wonder what mammals use your garden at night? Do you have foxes, or hedgehogs, and want to get a closer look at them? Find out how in this exciting talk, and discover the wild where you are! At the Museum we’re pleased to be hosting one of the opening events to Wild about Reading, a nine-day celebration of the nature, wild spaces and wildlife in our beautiful town. This talk will be led by Dr Tara Pirie, of Reading University and the Berkshire Mammal Group, who has a lot of experience using trail cameras and other clues in her research on big cats. She will show you how to use camera traps in your own garden, how to make a footprint tunnel to gather evidence of who’s visited, and how to identify the animals’ tracks - and other signs they leave behind. Free admission, donations welcome Booking essential - call 0118 937 3400 or visit our website

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Reading Arts - Discover a dark chapter of Reading's history in SITELINES performance 'Amelia'

A walk-through performance set amidst Reading's chilling history

SITELINES presents AMELIA WED 17 - SUNDAY 21 JULY, 6PM; SAT & SUN 12PM & 3PM | ADVISORY AGE 12+ CAVERSHAM LOCK & VIEW ISLAND, MEET AT THAMES LIDO Content warning: infant mortality, murder In March 1896, a brown paper package was found floating in the river at Caversham Lock. What was discovered inside brought an end to the chilling career of Victorian baby farmer Amelia Dyer. Learn more about this sober chapter in Reading's history, as SITELINES presents a promenade performance around the site of the discovery, and how Amelia was able to exploit trainlines, the ineptitude of Victorian policing and the desperation of poverty-stricken parents, to profit from the deaths of up to 400 children. Created and performed by the same team who brought you Jackson's Corner, The Final Whistle, The Great British Bump Off and Kaspar, plus some of the artists involved in last year's In Ruins at the Abbey Ruins, this is a revealing and gripping look into Reading's history, and a social structure that allowed events like these to occur. Created & Performed by Cassie Friend & Benedict Sandiford, with Sabina Netherclift Produced by John Luther (for South Street) Important: This is an outdoor, promenade performance, so please dress for the weather & for walking. Latecomers - please arrive in plenty of time. Running time: 55 minutes

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Reading Museum - Arts Asia events at Reading Museum

Arts Asia Talk: Rediscovering Anglo-Indian Architecture in South-East England Saturday 29 June, 11am-12pm | Reading Museum Discover the hidden stories behind some of the region’s Indian-inspired 19th century architecture, including The Maharajah’s Well, Jaipur Gate, Shah Jahan Mosque, Chattri Memorial and Brighton Pavilion with Dr Graeme Whitehall FRPS FRGS, Trustee of The Maharajah’s Well Trust, including a tour of Arts Asia’s In India’s Image displays. Free admission Booking essential - call 0118 937 3400 or visit our website

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Arts Asia: Musical Event, Baithak Saturday 29 June, 7.30pm | Reading Museum An intimate evening of ghazals with Mehboob Nadeem (vocals), Jasdeep Singh (dilruba) and Dheeraj Sahai-Mishra (tabla). The Museum space will be transformed into the 19th century court of the Maharajah of Benares. Join us for a baithak, where Mehboob Nadeem and musicians will revisit the works of Ghalib, Zafar and others. Floor and chair seating for courtiers - bring along your own cushion! And don’t forget to visit Arts Asia: In India’s Image in the Welcome Gallery. Tickets £5 (includes complimentary light refreshments), all ages welcome Booking essential - call 0118 937 3400 or visit our website

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Reading Museum - Reading Abbey Tours: Stories of Reading and Abbey Tours

Reading Abbey Quarter Tour Abbey Ruins | Saturday 8 June, Saturday 6 July (sold out), Saturday 3 August (sold out), Saturday 17 August & Saturday 28 September 1½-hour tour starting at 11am, meet in the Story of Reading Gallery Abbey days are here again! Enjoy a walking tour exploring the heart of medieval Reading led by our trained volunteer guides. This tour takes you to the highlights of the Abbey Quarter, including the Hospitium where medieval pilgrims stayed, the impressive conserved Reading Abbey ruins and ends in a unique visit inside the Abbey Gateway, the grand entrance to the Abbot’s Lodgings which became Queen Elizabeth I’s royal residence. Please note that the Gateway has no step free access and there are uneven steps and floors. Tickets £10 (Under 5s free), booking essential Call 0118 937 3400 or Book Online

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Reading Museum - Don't miss: Art in the Dark Ages - Medieval Tile Workshop

Art in the Dark Ages Workshop: Make A Medieval Tile Friday 31 May, 1.30pm - 4pm & Saturday 1 June, 1.30pm - 4pm | Reading Museum Looking at tiles from Reading Abbey and the surrounding area, you will learn about the history and meaning of medieval tile making and patterns, then see the process used to make them with a demonstration of traditional tile making methods. You can choose whether to make a traditional, thick floor tile or a thinner, modern tile more suitable for hanging up or using as a coaster. After decorating the design with slip, your finished tile will be taken away and carefully processed over a few weeks, glazed, fired and returned to the museum for you to collect. There will be time to also draw freehand designs into clay and use small pattern stamps to make an extra, plain glazed tile. Watch a video demonstration with tiler Karen Slade Tickets £30, Ages 16+ Booking essential - call 0118 937 3400 or visit our website

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Reading Museum - Art in the Dark Ages - Medieval Tile Workshop

Art in the Dark Ages Workshop: Make A Medieval Tile Friday 31 May, 1.30pm - 4pm & Saturday 1 June, 1.30pm - 4pm | Reading Museum Looking at tiles from Reading Abbey and the surrounding area, you will learn about the history and meaning of medieval tile making and patterns, then see the process used to make them with a demonstration of traditional tile making methods. You can choose whether to make a traditional, thick floor tile or a thinner, modern tile more suitable for hanging up or using as a coaster. After decorating the design with slip, your finished tile will be taken away and carefully processed over a few weeks, glazed, fired and returned to the museum for you to collect. There will be time to also draw freehand designs into clay and use small pattern stamps to make an extra, plain glazed tile. Tickets £30, Ages 16+ Booking essential - call 0118 937 3400 or visit our website

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Reading Museum: A new exhibition and a tasty Easter treat!

Saturday 13 - Sunday 21 April | Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock Our first summer exhibition at the Turbine House is now open! Landscapes seen through the eyes of two distinctive artists by Michael Elstow & Lorna Webber Open daily 10am - 6pm Free, drop in

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Egg-stravaganza: Edible Easter Treats Tuesday 16 April | Reading Museum Make and decorate some delicious Easter treats, including no-cook chocolate crispy cakes and Easter egg sweets. Ages 5+, Families, 1-hour sessions starting at 10am, 11.15am, 1pm & 2.15pm Tikcets £4, see our website to book in advance or pay on the day

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