Museum
Reading Museum
49 locals recommend,
Location
Blagrave Street
Reading, England
Tips from locals
Good for a Victorian copy of the Bayeaux tapestry and history of Reading its abbey and history
Reading Museum has been telling stories of the local historic and natural environment as well as displaying and caring for objects from around the world since 1833. The museum's collections span the famous Roman eagle from Silchester to the capital from Reading Abbey and an amazing collection of Huntley & Palmer biscuit tins. The current exhibition, On Track, celebrates the important place that the railway has played in Reading's history since 1840. 9 minutes walk from The Penthouse at Hewitt.
Reading Museum has been telling stories of the local historic and natural environment as well as displaying and caring for objects from around the world since 1833. The museum's collections span the famous Roman eagle from Silchester to the capital from Reading Abbey and an amazing collection of Hu…
Reading Museum is free to enter and contains some interesting exhibits about the history of the town. It also contains a full-size replica of the Bayeaux Tapestry. Here you can learn about the town's connection with King Henry I, its historic Abbey Quarter and its industrial heritage. There is also an informative walk around the Abbey Quarter with explanatory signage.
Reading Museum is free to enter and contains some interesting exhibits about the history of the town. It also contains a full-size replica of the Bayeaux Tapestry. Here you can learn about the town's connection with King Henry I, its historic Abbey Quarter and its industrial heritage. There is also…