The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is part of the Department of Classics at the University of Reading and is home to one of the UK’s most important collections of Greek antiquities.
What to see at the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
If you have an interest in Greek archaeology, the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology has one of the United Kingdom’s best collections of Greek artefacts including the country’s fourth-largest collection of ancient Greek pottery.
The museum is organised by theme, so you can explore various aspects of ancient Greek culture.
In addition to Greek antiquities, the museum also has Greco-Roman, Etruscan and Egyptian artefacts that include bronze and copper artefacts, jewellery, musical instruments, an Egyptian funeral boat and a mummified cat’s head.
Visiting the Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
The museum is located on the campus of the University of Reading, which is 3.2km (2 miles) southeast of the town centre. Local bus routes 21 and 21a run between central Reading and the university.
It is free to visit the museum. Opening hours vary according to whether it is university term time or not. During term time, it is open Monday to Friday but during university holidays it is only open from Tuesday to Thursday.
The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities. Visitors with wheelchairs should enter the museum through the east entrance, which is opposite the Student Union building.
It is a relatively small museum, just one room, that you should be able to visit in less than an hour. While you’re in the area, you can also take a look at the Cole Museum of Zoology, which is also located on the university campus.
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