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Museums and Collections

Discover the full breadth of The University of Reading’s museums and special collections.

Art Collections

A vibrant collection showcasing bold artistic experimentation across generations.

Cole Museum of Zoology

Uncover the story of life on Earth through preserved animal wonders.

Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Greek and Egyptian artefacts revealing the realities and rituals of ancient life

Special Collections

Internationally important libraries and archives, plus over 40,000 rare books.

Lettering, Printing and Graphic Design Collections

Exploring how typography and print shaped culture, creativity, and communication.

The Museum of English Rural Life

Discover the history of rural England and its people.

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Plan your visitGetting Here Opening Hours Facilities and Access Group Visits Refreshments Events

Collection CategoriesArchaeological Archives Modern art & reproductionsOur CollectionsExplore Online Exhibitions Search our collections Collections Research Image requests

Early Years & PrimaryKS1 and KS2 Schools Sessions Colour-in Pages & Trails Online Games Makaton Movies at the Ure MuseumKS3-KS5Did you know…?Sessions for A-Level studentsHigher Education & ResearchPublications Videos

Ancient & modern art Childhood & pedagogy Classical reception & history of collections Digital humanities Identities: Gender & diversity Imperial & Local histories Materials science Music Travel & tourism

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