Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Other artifacts include prehistoric pottery, as well as metal and stone artifacts of Greek and Roman date.

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology, owned by the University of Reading and an integral part of the Department of Classics, contains ceramics & other artefacts that evidence the ancient cultures of the Mediterranean, especially Greek, Egyptian & Cypriote The collection primarily consists of material from the Greek and Greco-Roman civilisations of the Mediterranean, most notably Greek and Etruscan

ceramics and terracottas. There is also an important collection of Egyptian antiquities, ranging from the Pre-dynastic to the Roman period.

There are still spaces left on these hands on workshops!
11/08/2026

There are still spaces left on these hands on workshops!

Come and join us from the 21st July to celebrate the 2026 Festival of Archaeology on the theme of Archaeology and Nature...
16/07/2026

Come and join us from the 21st July to celebrate the 2026 Festival of Archaeology on the theme of Archaeology and Nature! Explore Aesop's fable: The Mouse and the Lion.

For opening hours and more information please see our website.

May half term event at The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology Tuesday 26th May, Wednesday 27th May and Thursday 28th May 20...
19/05/2026

May half term event at The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Tuesday 26th May, Wednesday 27th May and Thursday 28th May 2026

Come and visit our new exhibition, LIGHTING THE DARK: OIL LAMPS. Then read Aesop’s fable about the boastful oil lamp and take part in our crafts and games. Object handling sessions on Tuesday 26th May.

For more information see https://collections.reading.ac.uk/ure-museum/whats-on/

Address

Department Of Classics, University Of Reading, Whiteknights
Reading
RG66AA

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+441183786990

Website

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