Museums & Galleries · Berkshire
Cole Museum of Zoology
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- Complete skeleton of a male Indian elephant
- False killer whale and giant python skeletons on display
- Pair of giant spider crabs
- Specimens arranged in taxonomic sequence showing animal diversity
- Self-guided activity sheets for small groups with children
The Cole Museum of Zoology is a university museum, part of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading. It is located on the ground floor of the Health and Life Sciences building on the university's Whiteknights Campus in the town of Reading, Berkshire, England. The collection was established in 1907. — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Practical details
- Open
- Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm, closed weekends and bank holidays
- Accessibility
- Located in the Health and Life Sciences building on campus
- Best for
- Adults leading small groups of children on self-guided tours
From the attraction's own website on 3 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Guided Tours
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