Museums, My Way

Museums, My Way

The Museum of English Rural LifeReading, Berkshire
Monday, Feb 16, 2026 from 10 am to 2 pm GMT
Overview

Themed sessions for neurodiverse visitors of all ages, developed with Autism Berkshire

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 Museums, My Way page to find out more about the Museums Partnership Reading programme at The MERL, Reading Museum and other partner venues, and our Access 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, Museums Partnership Reading.

Themed sessions for neurodiverse visitors of all ages, developed with Autism Berkshire

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 Museums, My Way page to find out more about the Museums Partnership Reading programme at The MERL, Reading Museum and other partner venues, and our Access 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, Museums Partnership Reading.

Good to know

Highlights

  • 4 hours
  • In-person

Location

The Museum of English Rural Life

6 Redlands Road

Reading RG1 5EX

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The Museum of English Rural Life (The MERL)
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