05 Mar '08 (Sticky) Rural crafts Take ten
A film-based exhibition looking at ten individual craftspeople working in the countryside today
11 March to 22 June 2008
(Please note that the Museum is closed from March 20th to 25th inclusive)
For more than 50 years MERL has been recording and collecting rural crafts. In a recent update, the Museum has been making films of ten craftspeople to relate its collections to the contemporary countryside. This exhibition is about the project and about rural craftsmanship today...
(full article...)12 May '08 Spring spectacular
MERL's biggest annual family event
Saturday 7th June, 10am to 4pm
This year, MERL's biggest annual event is on the theme of traditional rural crafts. Come along and see craftspeople at work or have a go yourself by taking part in our family workshops. There'll be delicious locally sourced food, music and dancing and much more. To find out more, click here...
(full article...)18 Apr '08 Never too young: toddler time at MERL
A weekly session of songs, rhymes and crafts for our youngest visitors
Fridays during school term time, 1-2pm
MERL launched a new regular toddler session for families with children aged 18 months to 4 years on March 28th. Come along and take part in activities inspired by the collections at MERL. Click here to find out more...
(full article...)11 Jan '08 Holiday fun for families
Create a woven garden sculpture or dress up as a Victorian farmer - workshops and other activities for families during the May school holidays
As part of Reading Children's Festival MERL will be running a series of bookable and drop-in workshops during May half term, and there are always plenty of other activities available to keep children and adults busy in Museum, including our new smocks and clogs for dressing up in! Click here to find out more...
(full article...)03 Jan '08 What's On Guide - January to June 2008
A complete guide to events and exhibitions a the Museum of English Rural Life from January to June 2008
The next issue of our What's On guide, providing details of all our exhibitions, seminars, lectures, workshops and family events, is now available to download. You will also be able to pick up a copy at the Museum, or join our mailing list to receive a copy by post...
To download your copy, click here...
(full article...)02 Jan '08 MERL Lunchtime Network and Seminar Series
MERL's Lunchtime Network talks and Seminar series offer something to interest everyone at MERL this term
Whether you'd like to know more about life at MERL and issues concerning the heritage sector, get a greater insight into some of the MERL archive collections, or hear leading University academics talk about diverse subjects relating to the history of agriculture and the countryside, you are welcome to come along and learn something new at MERL this term. To find out more about full programme of talks and seminars, click here...
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