To 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 […]
Come 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 […]
As 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
As 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
(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 […]
Join 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 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 […]
Tuesday 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 […]
27th 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 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. […]
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 […]
Egyptian Adventures for Families! Join us at the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology 28th, 29th, 30th October 2025 10.00 am to 4.00 pm Step into the wonders of ancient Egypt with hands-on activities! Ongoing Activities (All Day) Scavenger Trail – Hunt around the museum for artefacts Scarab Beetle Model – Create your own model Wooden […]