Reading Museum in Reading, Berkshire, has introduced new activities for families to enjoy during the 2026 Easter school holidays. Between Saturday 28 March and Thursday 2 April 2026, the museum will host events including a dragon-themed egg hunt and a chocolate excavation workshop to provide low-cost options for local parents.
The Little Dragon Easter Egg Hunt starts on 28 March 2026 and costs £1.50 per trail. Children can search for colourful hidden eggs and dragons throughout the galleries to earn a chocolate prize. On Wednesday 1 April 2026, the museum will host The Big Chocolate Dig, where children can use tools to find treats in a block of chocolate for £5. Booking for this workshop is essential.
On Thursday 2 April 2026, families can visit the Victorian Schoolroom Experience at the historic Abbey Gateway, which is a five-minute walk from the main museum. This session costs £2 per person and lets children over five meet a Victorian teacher to practice traditional school lessons. Visitors should note that the schoolroom is accessed via two flights of steep steps and has no step-free access. For neurodivergent visitors, Museums, My Way Craft Sessions are available on Monday 30 March 2026 for a suggested £4 donation; booking is required for these sessions, which take place while the museum is otherwise closed to the public.
General admission to the museum is free, although a £5 donation is suggested for each visitor. The museum is located in the Town Hall on Blagrave Street and is part of the Museums Partnership Reading. The building is typically closed on Sundays, Mondays, and Bank Holidays, which includes Good Friday and Easter Monday.
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