Museums, My Way

Schedule

Mon Feb 16 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm

UTC+00:00

Location

The Museum of English Rural Life | Reading, EN

Advertisement
Themed sessions for neurodiverse visitors of all ages, developed with Autism Berkshire
About this Event

Join us for this free, bookable session which will take place on a Monday when the museum is closed to the public. Siblings, families, carers and friends are all welcome. All activities are optional and you can visit at any point within the event times.

The session will offer:

  • sensory backpacks and ear defenders
  • break out spaces
  • themed facilitated hands-on activity
  • themed gallery trail

Please visit our to find out more about the Museums Partnership Reading programme at The MERL, Reading Museum and other partner venues, and our page for downloadable resources (sensory map, and social story) to help you prepare for your visit.

Admission free. Booking essential.

Museums, My Way is part of The MERL and Reading Museum’s Arts Council funded programme, .

Advertisement

Where is it happening?

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

Event Location & Nearby Stays:

Tickets

GBP 0.00

Icon
Know what’s Happening Next — before everyone else does.
The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

Host or Publisher The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)

Ask AI if this event suits you:

Discover More Events in Reading

Line Dance Workshop with @KeepItFiz - Off Skates!
Sun, 15 Feb at 05:00 pm Line Dance Workshop with @KeepItFiz - Off Skates!

Reading Bike Hub

WORKSHOPS DANCE
All Day Pancakes
Mon, 16 Feb at 09:00 am All Day Pancakes

Wickcroft Farm, Pangbourne Road, Theale, RG7 5EA Reading, United Kingdom

KIDS HALF-TERM
Katesgrove Primary School February Tech Camp
Mon, 16 Feb at 09:00 am Katesgrove Primary School February Tech Camp

Katesgrove Primary School

Wild Days - Childrens Holidays Clubs
Mon, 16 Feb at 09:30 am Wild Days - Childrens Holidays Clubs

Dinton Pastures Country Park, Davis Street, RG10 0TH Hurst, United Kingdom

HOLIDAY SPORTS
Special Updated 'Vote 105' PART 2 Women of Reading Walkabout with 2023 additions not in my book!
Mon, 16 Feb at 10:45 am Special Updated 'Vote 105' PART 2 Women of Reading Walkabout with 2023 additions not in my book!

The Horn Pub, 2 Castle St, Reading RG1 2LS

NONPROFIT CHARITIES
Shinfield Art Showcase 2026
Mon, 16 Feb at 12:00 pm Shinfield Art Showcase 2026

School Green Centre, School Green, Shinfield, , RG2 9EH Reading, United Kingdom

ART EXHIBITIONS
Blood Donation Centre
Mon, 16 Feb at 12:30 pm Blood Donation Centre

De Vere Wokefield Estate, Goodboys Lane,, RG7 3AE Mortimer, United Kingdom

NONPROFIT HEALTH-WELLNESS
Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course: Level 1
Mon, 16 Feb at 06:30 pm Beginners Yoga 6 Week Course: Level 1

3-5 Cremyll Road, RG1 8NQ Reading, United Kingdom

HEALTH-WELLNESS WORKSHOPS
Senior School and Sixth Form Working Open Day
Fri, 26 Sep at 09:30 am Senior School and Sixth Form Working Open Day

The Abbey School

The Abbey Junior School Taster Day
Wed, 15 Oct at 09:00 am The Abbey Junior School Taster Day

The Abbey Junior School Reading

TRIPS-ADVENTURES
Bhangra Classes 6th Jan to 10th Feb
Tue, 06 Jan at 06:45 pm Bhangra Classes 6th Jan to 10th Feb

RG6 1DN

WORKSHOPS
Jazzrobeat Collective Music Making for 12-18s - Spring 2026
Mon, 12 Jan at 05:30 pm Jazzrobeat Collective Music Making for 12-18s - Spring 2026

CultureMix Arts & Music Centre

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Steel Band Beginner Workshops Course #29
Tue, 13 Jan at 05:30 pm Steel Band Beginner Workshops Course #29

CultureMix Arts & Music Centre

WORKSHOPS MUSIC
Dark Matter: How We Study Something We Cannot See
Wed, 21 Jan at 06:30 pm Dark Matter: How We Study Something We Cannot See

Zero Degrees

UTC Reading: Meet the Headteacher (multiple dates)
Tue, 27 Jan at 09:00 am UTC Reading: Meet the Headteacher (multiple dates)

UTC Reading

Writer's Bite, creative writing workshop | age 18-30
Sat, 31 Jan at 04:00 pm Writer's Bite, creative writing workshop | age 18-30

The Rising Sun Arts Centre

ART WORKSHOPS
Junior School Abbey Flavours: Science and Computing
Mon, 09 Feb at 04:30 pm Junior School Abbey Flavours: Science and Computing

The Abbey Junior School

IT
Silver Clay Workshop
Mon, 09 Feb at 06:30 pm Silver Clay Workshop

Dinton Activity Centre

WORKSHOPS ART
Monday evening sewing group
Mon, 09 Feb at 07:00 pm Monday evening sewing group

The Weller Centre

WORKSHOPS
Reading Health Visiting Antenatal Southcote Clinic 10th February 2026
Tue, 10 Feb at 09:30 am Reading Health Visiting Antenatal Southcote Clinic 10th February 2026

Southcote Clinic

HEALTH-WELLNESS

What's Happening Next in Reading?

Discover Reading Events