Museums & Galleries · Berkshire
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology
📍 RG6 6EL
Photo: Tim Landy (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Collection of Greek and Egyptian artefacts from daily life
- Fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain
- See objects such as pottery, sculpture and a model boat
- Digital research including 3D imaging of the collection
- Archive holds records of excavations at Rhitsona
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is a museum of ancient Mediterranean archaeology, primarily that of ancient Greek civilisation but with smaller collections of Egyptian, Etruscan and Roman items. It contains one of the most important collections of ancient Greek pottery in the United Kingdom. The museum is part of the University of Reading's University Museums and Special Collections Services (UMASCS), and is located in and works closely with the university's Department of... — Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Practical details
- Open
- Tuesday to Thursday, 09:30–16:30
From the attraction's own website on 6 Oct 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Gift Shop
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