Zoological specimens are arranged in taxonomic sequence and show the diversity of the animal kingdom.
Highlights include complete skeletons of an elephant, whale, python and giant spider crab. Admission free.
Open closed for relocation, see website.
www.reading.ac.uk/colemuseum There are buses to the Museum from Reading.
Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology 1½ miles
One of the largest collections of Greek ceramics in Britain, plus some Egyptian antiquities. Admission free.
Open TWTh 0900-1630.
www.reading.ac.uk/ure There are buses to the Museum from Reading.