Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Museum Overview

The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is located at the University of Reading in Reading, Berkshire. It is a museum of ancient Mediterranean archaeology that is primarily that of ancient Greek civilisation but includes Egyptian, Etruscan and Roman items.

Situated on the university’s Whiteknights Campus it is open to the public and entry is free. Exhibits include prehistoric pottery and a collection of Egyptian antiquities that includes musical instruments, bronze and copper artefacts, jewellery, a funeral boat and a mummified cat’s head.

The museum was created in 1922 and the collections have grown through the generosity of various donors to what is now recognised as the fourth-largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain.

Further Information Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology

Is there food and drink available?

No information has been provided.

What are the main things to do?

Museum that is primarily that of ancient Greek civilisation but includes Egyptian, Etruscan and Roman items. There are toilets

What are the ticket prices?

The museum is free to visit.

Is there parking?

They encourage visitors to use alternative methods of transport to get to the Ure Museum. There is a pay and display car park (1a) off of the Shinfield Road entrance next to the Sports Park. Please note that the pay and display machine only accepts cards.