Reading Museum

Reading

Type:Museum

Blagrave Street, Reading, Berkshire, RG1 1QH

Tel: 0118 937 3400

Reading Museum

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Explore ten galleries of historic and artistic objects in Reading’s Victorian Town Hall. Discover archaeology from Roman Silchester and Reading Abbey, view vintage Huntley & Palmers biscuit tins, explore our famous Victorian copy of the Bayeux Tapestry, and don’t miss changing exhibitions in the Art Gallery. Take a look in our shop or relax in the cafe.

Free admission. Open every day 10AM – 4 PM. Closed Sunday/Monday

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