Museums · South East England
Reading Museum
In or near Sonning.
Reading Museum — a museum in South East England, 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
- Reading · 0.3 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Reading Museum is a museum located in South East England, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Reading Museum is located in South-East England, postcode RG1. It features a diverse collection that reflects the history and culture of Reading and its surroundings. The museum is noted for its Victorian architecture and engages visitors with exhibitions on local heritage.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4572, -0.9697
- District
- Reading
- Parish
- Reading, unparished area
- Postcode
- RG1 1QH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Reading Central
- Phone
- 01189373400
- Nearest railway station
- Reading — 0.3 km
- Opening
- Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa 10:00-17:00
- Official site
- www.readingmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: way/96174000 (ODbL)
- fsq: 4c5d43a2d25320a10575c57a (Apache-2.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Reading Museum?
- Reading Museum is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG1 1QH), in the parish of Reading, unparished area.
- What is Reading Museum?
- Reading Museum — a museum in South East England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Reading Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.3 km away. The nearest town is Sonning. Drivers can use postcode RG1 1QH.
- How do I get to Reading Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Reading, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG1 1QH.