Reading Museum

Reading Museum has 2 web sites, Reading Museum and Town Hall and Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock, both of which are free to visit! Discover all about the social history, art, natural history, archaeology and more in this great museum with 12 galleries to explore!The galleries (an awesome 11 during the city hallway, and 1 more at the Riverside), are packed with truly amazing items, both neighborhood and international, and provide the opportunity to check out checking's 1,000 several years of fascinating history, from Saxon beginnings, towards the tech destination that is hi it's today! Shows include an original copy that is victorian of Bayeux Tapestry, important archaeological discovers from medieval Reading and Roman Silchester, additionally the famous Huntley and Palmers biscuit tins.The collections aren't just restricted to the galleries, therefore be aware of shows of artefacts and ceramics on the walls for the foyers, and a great many other items that are installed through the building. You will find huge mosaics to marvel at into the Atrium, an accumulation historic things dredged through the river Thames, in addition to the excitingly interactive Box Room, where you could manage genuine objects from the Museum's diverse collection!There can be so much to see and do here, so make sure you allow time for you to go to the Riverside Museum too, which informs the story of the 2 rivers in Reading, the Kennet plus the Thames, possesses a gypsy caravan that is great!