Museums · South East England
Cole Museum of Zoology
In or near Sonning.
Cole Museum of Zoology — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Earley · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cole Museum of Zoology is a museum located in england-south-east, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Cole Museum of Zoology is a historic collection located at the University of Reading, showcasing a diverse range of animal specimens including skeletons, taxidermy, and fossils. Founded in 1906, the museum provides insight into early 20th-century animal diversity and evolution.
Place summary
The Cole Museum of Zoology is located in South-East England. It features a diverse collection of zoological specimens, showcasing the study of animal life. The museum serves as an educational resource, contributing to the understanding of biodiversity and conservation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4380, -0.9436
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Earley
- Postcode
- RG6 6EX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Nearest railway station
- Earley — 1.8 km
- Opening
- Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm; closed weekends, Bank Holidays, and University closure days.
- Official site
- collections.reading.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/288706997 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cole Museum of Zoology?
- Cole Museum of Zoology is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG6 6EX), in the parish of Earley.
- What is Cole Museum of Zoology?
- Cole Museum of Zoology — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cole Museum of Zoology?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG6 6EX.
- Is Cole Museum of Zoology free to visit?
- Yes, Cole Museum of Zoology is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cole Museum of Zoology?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG6 6EX.