Gallery Tour: MERL 75

Schedule

Tue Sep 22 2026 at 01:00 pm to 02:00 pm

UTC+01:00
Location

The Museum of English Rural Life | Reading, EN

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About this Event

Celebrate 75 years of The Museum of English Rural Life on a whistle-stop gallery tour with curator Dr Ollie Douglas.

Discover the story of our founding, explore fascinatng artefacts, and learn how the museum has evolved since 1951.

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The Museum of English Rural Life, 6 Redlands Road, Reading, United Kingdom

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