Museums · South East England
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
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The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology — 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 · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology 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 Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology features a diverse collection of Greek and Egyptian artifacts, showcasing aspects of ancient life, work, and beliefs. It is located on the University of Reading's Whiteknights campus and aims to make ancient history accessible to all visitors.
Place summary
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is located in South-East England. It houses a significant collection of Greek artefacts, contributing to the study of ancient Greek culture. The museum is part of the University of Reading and serves as an important academic resource.
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- Coordinates
- 51.4412, -0.9454
- District
- Wokingham
- Parish
- Earley
- Postcode
- RG6 6EL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Earley and Woodley
- Phone
- 0118 378 6990
- Nearest railway station
- Earley — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday-Thursday 09:30–16:30; closed weekends, Bank Holidays, and University closure days.
- Official site
- collections.reading.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/4723649719 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology?
- The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode RG6 6EL), in the parish of Earley.
- What is The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology?
- The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology — a museum in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode RG6 6EL.
- Is The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology free to visit?
- Yes, The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology?
- The nearest railway station is Earley, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode RG6 6EL.