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Reading Museum

Reading

Type:Museum

Blagrave Street, Reading, BERKSHIRE, RG1 1QH

Tel: +44 0118 9373400

Pottery at the muesum

About

The Museum of Reading tells the story of Reading through the ages, from its Saxon beginnings to today's high-tech town. Also featuring Britain's Bayeux Tapestry - Reading's famous Victorian replica of the 11thC original, the Silchester Gallery housing artefacts from the Roman town of Calleva Atrebatum and the Exhibition Gallery which hosts a changing programme of exhibitions.

The Box Room, a fascinating interactive gallery features Reading Museum Service's loan collection. Situated in the town hall, a fine example of Victorian Gothic architecture.

Facilities

Accessibility

  • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
  • Facilities for Visually Impaired Visitors - Sound booths, thermoform boards, audio guide, braille and large text.
  • Guide Dogs Permitted
  • Ramp/Level Access
  • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

Catering

  • On-Site cafe/restaurant - Cafe/bar with full tariff, providing hot and cold meals and refreshment.

Establishment Features

  • Toilets

Payment Methods

  • Delta accepted
  • Groups Accepted - Essential to prebook.
  • Maestro Accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Max group size - 35
  • Min group size - 10
  • Visa accepted

Tours and Demonstrations

  • Educational Visits Accepted
  • Guided Tours Available for Groups

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Map & Directions

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Road Directions

Nearest major road is M4. Take A33 north. At retail park roundabout take 2nd exit towards A329. Continue to Queens Road junction, turn left, past prison, left at roundabout, across next roundabout, left into Blagrave Street. Nearest car park at station.

Public Transport Directions

Nearest station is Reading. From the station (back exit-Rail Air coaches point) turn left up Blagrave Street. We are in the town hall complex, through the glass double doors. Opposite O Neills Pub.

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