Regular events
Rural reads
23 February, 29 March, 26 April, 5.30-7.30pm
- £1.50 for tea/coffee and biscuits
- Drop-in
Come along to the MERL book club, focussing on books with a rural theme in the atmospheric setting of the Museum or garden. During the Autumn term 2011 term, we read some of the works featured in the 'Literature and the countryside' seminar series, but the books are usually chosen by the group themselves.
Everyone is welcome so come and join the discussion! Don't worry if you haven't been before, or don't manage to read this month's book, come along anyway!
For further details, and to see which books we've read, visit the Rural Reads page.
Never too young: toddler time at MERL
Every Friday during Reading school term, 1-2pm
Please note that from September 2011 we will be introducing an additional session from 10 to 11am
- £2 per child
- Drop-in
- Suitable for families with children aged 2 to 4
Come along to the Museum with your little ones and enjoy rhymes, songs or craft activities based on objects in our collection or our garden.
Find out more about Family Events at MERL
Guided tours
Every Saturday and Sunday, 3pm and every Wednesday, 2.30pm
- Free
- Booking advisable although not essential. It is worth calling ahead to check that there are no group bookings, as places are limited.
Our introductory film sets the scene for your visit to MERL, but if you want to know more, why not go on a free guided tour with one of our fully trained volunteers, who will let you into some of the collection's hidden secrets and tell you the fascinating stories behind some of the objects on display.
You can also choose to join the guide on a 'behind the scenes' visit to the object stores to see some hidden gems.
Guided tours or talks can be organised for groups at other times by prior arrangement. Contact us for details.