Reading Museum & Town Hall is well known for its landmark building in the centre of Reading and is part of Reading Borough Council’s cultural services. The Museum has Full Accreditation status from Arts Council England. 

Reading Museum has been providing award-winning opportunities for learning, inspiration and enjoyment since 1883 and provides hands-on learning services with a national reputation for innovation and excellence. Explore eleven hands-on galleries including Roman Silchester, changing exhibitions in the art gallery, Britain’s Bayeux Tapestry and the world’s only biscuit gallery, Huntley & Palmers. 

The Riverside Museum at Blake’s Lock tells the history of Reading’s rivers and hosts community art exhibitions in the summer.