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October Half Term at Reading Museum

Name: October Half Term at Reading Museum
Start: 2026-10-23
Location: Reading Museum

A programme of half-term family activities at Reading Museum, including trails, activity packs, talks and workshops across late October.

A programme of family-friendly activities at Reading Museum during October half term, including activity carts, themed trails, talks and workshops.

Dates: Saturday 24 October - Saturday 31 October 2026
Time: Opening hours
Location: Reading Museum, Blagrave Street, Reading

Activities include

Activity Cart: throughout half term (donations welcome; drop in).
Pumpkin Trail featuring Silly Squirrel: throughout half term (£1.50 per trail; pay on the day).
Bayeux Battle Trail: throughout half term (£1.50 per trail; pay on the day).
Bayeux Battle Activity: throughout half term (£2.50 per pack; pay on the day).
Talk: All about Bats!: Saturday 24 October, 11:00am - 12:00 (Free; book online when available).
Go Batty! Bat Mobiles: Saturday 24 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm and 12:00pm - 1:00pm (Free; drop in).
Build the Change Lego Sessions: Monday 26 October (2-hour sessions starting at 10:00am & 1:00pm; suggested donation £4; book online when available).
Halley’s Comet Workshops: Tuesday 27 October (1-hour sessions starting at 10:00am, 11:15am, 1:00pm & 2:15pm; £4; book online).
Rhymetime at Reading Museum: Wednesday 28 October, 10:30am - 11:00am (donations welcome; drop in).
The Big Draw: Wednesday 28 October, 10:30am - 3:30pm (Free; donations welcome; drop in).
Victorian Schoolroom Experience in the Gateway: Thursday 29 October, 11:00am & 2:00pm (£2 per person; book online).