READING MUSEUM
The Town Hall, Blagrave Street, Reading RG1 1QH
Since 1883
Museum, Events, Activities, Tourist Attraction, Exhibitions, Archaeology Collections, Art Collections, History Collections, Natural History Collections, World Collections, Concerts, Permanent Galleries, Cafe, Shop, Access, Family Programs, Group Visits, School Visits & Events
Free Admission ● They have almost 500,000 accessioned objects of archaeology, art, natural history, social history and world cultures ● Provide award-winning opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment
THE MUSEUM OF ENGLISH RURAL LIFE
University of Reading, Redlands Road, Reading RG1 5EX
Since 1951
Museum, Exhibitions, Collections, Displays, Family Programs, Reading Room, Group Visits, Refreshments, Garden, Learning Programs, Family Learning Programs, Students Programs, Groups Programs, Schools Programs, Communities Programs, Events & Shop
Free Admission ● The museum looks after 22,000 objects dating from the last 200 years ● It is designed by Sir Alfred Waterhouse ● The location was formerly known as East Thorpe House and then St. Andrews Hall
COLE MUSEUM OF ZOOLOGY
University of Reading, Reading RG6 6UA
Since 2004
Museum, Exhibitions, Collections, Displays, Events, Programs, Group Bookings, Learning Programs, School Parties, Educational Tours, Virtual Tour & Shop
The collection was established in the early 20th century by Francis J. Cole (Professor of Zoology), Dr Nellie B. Eales (who catalogued the collection) and Mr Stoneman ● It contains some 3500 specimens of which about 400 are on display at any one time