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The Friends exist to create a greater awareness of Reading Museums and support activities which would not otherwise be possible.

The Friends exist to create a greater awareness of Reading Museums, and to promote the importance of the Museum collections and their presentation to the community. We raise funds for the purchase of artworks and artefacts. We support activities which would not otherwise be possible.

27/10/2026

Friends coffee morning Monday 2 November 2026 David Cliffe will speak about the silk industry in Reading.

David Cliffe is chair of the History of Reading Society and the Berkshire Local History Association. Since his retirement as Local Studies Manager for Reading Libraries he has written a number of local history books about Reading and his home town of Macclesfield.

The Pantry opens at 10 am for refreshments but all our talks start at 11 am.

26/10/2026

Tuesday 27 October.

What's that hurtling through the sky!

⭐ We have just a few spaces left in our fantastic craft sessions tomorrow (see link in comments) ⭐

Enjoy decorating your 3D Halley's Comet complete with dramatic skyline

⭐ Book now for our 10am session and get a free 'Bayeux Battle Trail' ⭐

25/10/2026

On display on the ground floor of Reading Museum.

This group of three sculptures 'Reflections of Resistance' by Chris Day was inspired by images of African shields. Their bases of wood and cowhide reflect materials used in traditional Zulu shield-making, contrasting with industrial copper wire and blown glass on the front. Through art, the artist explores what it means to be of dual cultural heritage in the UK.

See them on display at Reading Museum.

🛡️ 2025.64.1=3
📷 Reading Museum, Chris Day
Presented by the Contemporary Art Society, with assistance from Reading Foundation for Art

21/10/2026

We are working on our website this afternoon

Reading Museum's website may be temporarily unavailable today due to essential maintenance 🛠️

It should be back later today or tomorrow at the latest, so please try again later 😀

17/10/2026

When the Bayeux Tapestry was known as Queen Matilda's Tapestry, the Halley's Comet scene (old postcard).

16/10/2026

We’ve got a train-load of trouble on our hands… the pumpkins have started arriving, and they’re already trying to take over the locomotives! 👀🎃

Clearly, they’re chuffed to bits to be here. We suspect they’re getting ready for their starring role on the Pumpkin Express!

We’re preparing for a smashing autumn adventure for families, little monsters and railway enthusiasts alike.

📅 24 Oct - 1 Nov
🎟️ https://didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/product.php/1379/the-pumpkin-express-steam-days

16/10/2026

Tomorrow Saturday 17 October.

Missed out on our Bayeux Tapestry tours?

Enjoy the narrative of the tapestry brought to life through poetry by author, poet and composer Martin Kiszko - we have just a few tickets left! To book: see link in comments

Martin performs his new book, 'Bayeux Tapestry: The Epic Poem', created to mark the 1,000th anniversary of William the Conqueror’s birth

📆 Saturday 17 October; performances at 11.45am and 2pm.

This is an excellent day to view the tapestry with all day access

Your ticket includes a copy of Martin's book

[Image C.2026 Richard Parker Crook]

15/10/2026

I wonder how many of us will turn up wearing one of these to the Bayeux Tapestry talk series starting on 24 October? Will the stock arrive in time?

Do you love all things Bayeux?

New stock arriving soon!

Place your pre-order for Bayeux scarves now (link in comments)

Address

℅ Reading Museum And Town Hall, Blagrave Street
Reading
RG11QH

Website

http://www.friendsofreadingmuseum.org.uk/

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