Object handling
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireJoin us in the museum and get the chance to hold some of our reserve collection. For more information please email us.
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Heritage Open Days: Unwrap ancient games
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireTo coincide with our new temporary exhibition on games in the ancient world- Locus Ludi: Anyone can play! The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology will have a special open day on Saturday 16th September 10am- 4 pm to celebrate Heritage Open Days with a family event to unwrap ancient games. There will be an opportunity […]
Summer Olympots at the Ure
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireCome along and enjoy the fun at our Summer Olympots event and see our new exhibition on ancient games, Locus Ludi: Anyone can Play! There will be sports, games and crafts that can be enjoyed by all ages. All are welcome to take part, with prizes to be won! Let the (fun and) games […]
Play or cheat?: Games in Greek and Roman antiquity
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireAs part of our Locus Ludi: Anyone Can Play! exhibition our 2023 Gordon Lecture will be given by Professor Véronique Dasen Monday 16th October 17:00 Edith Morley G44 To RSVP contact ure@reading.ac.uk
More than just fun and games: Why study board games in Roman society?
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireAs part of our Locus Ludi: Anyone Can Play exhibition, we are pleased to host Dr Tim Penn discussing board games in Roman society. *Please note this is a new date* Wednesday 22nd November 18:00 Edith Morley 125 RSVP ure@reading.ac.uk
Body Positive at the Ure Museum
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, Berkshire(Dis)ability from Achilles to Zeus: Body Positive at the Ure Museum Working with community partners including Reading Mencap, the Ure Museum has been looking at positive histories of disability in the ancient world. Our interactive pop-up display will demonstrate some of the findings of this Community Fund supported project, and also showcase the progress we have made in developing the resource […]
Here Comes the Sun at the Ure Museum!
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireJoin us for a great programme of summer events! There is something for everyone, and all are welcome: from music making and story telling to crafty fun with textiles and even our own version of the Olympics! All events are free, but please book your place at ure.education@reading.ac.uk giving your name, a contact number, the […]
British Science Week at the URE Museum of Greek Archaeology
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireBritish Science Week at The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology 11th-13th March 2025 9.30 am to 4.00 pm #BSW25 To coincide with British Science Week and to make links with our artefacts (especially those depicting animals), the Ure is holding animal themed activities for families. Follow Daisy’s Animal Kingdom and find the animals. Then use […]
Easter Fun at The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, BerkshireTuesday 8th April 2025 to Thursday 17th April 2025 Free, donations welcome No need to book Celebrate Easter by finding the images of egg-laying animals in our collection and completing animal-themed craft activities. Alongside images of birds, like ducks, owls, and swans, we have other depictions of creatures that lay eggs. Can you find the […]
May half term at The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
Ure Museum Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, Reading, Berkshire27th May, 28th May, 29th May 2025 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Come to the Ure Museum and explore our collection of ancient artefacts. We are holding fish-themed activities for families. Free.
Trot Over to the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology for Family Fun
Trot Over to the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology for Family Fun 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays Free, donations welcome Drop in Step into the ancient world at the Ure Museum and discover our captivating collection of artefacts. Don't miss our exciting new exhibition: Hippos: The Horse in Ancient Greece. […]
2025 Festival of Archaeology Event
Tuesday 5th August 2025 Free, donations welcome Drop in https://www.archaeologyuk.org/festival.html As part of the 2025 Festival of Archaeology, and to celebrate the new exhibition: Hippos: The Horse in Ancient Greece, the Ure is holding a special day. Timetabled activities: Object Handling – Touch and explore real artefacts from ancient times Story Time […]