The Lees Art Gallery

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"Explore our family-friendly galleries of amazing objects local and global. There’s something for everyone from biscuit tins to beetles, Romans to Rodin.View Britain's famous full-size Victorian version of the Bayeux Tapestry in its magnificent entirety.Discover the story of Reading including its Royal abbey and Huntley & Palmers biscuit factory.We have changing exhibitions in the Sir John Madejski Art Gallery."

Address: 17 Village Center Dr, Reading 19607

Phone: (610) 775-8823

State: PA

City: Reading

Street Number: 17 Village Center Dr

Zip Code: 19607-3343

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Good amount of information, bit random layout on the ground floor but interesting information. Not very big but just enough information and items on display to not be disappointed, or be overwhelmed. Nice staff. Toilets very clean. The Bayeux tapestry replica is amazing

Lovely museum and I liked how a staff member was at the entrance welcoming visitors and explaining what there was to see. Plenty about the town's history, the Victorian copy of the Bateaux Tapestry and a special exhibition about the town's football club. Free of charge, but professionally managed. Would recommend.

I visited the museum because I wanted to see the reproduction of the Bayeux tapestry and I was not disappointed. Aside from the no audio guide, the tapestry was a very very good reproduction.  Reading is much nearer than Normandy from London so I would recommend this to anyone who wants to see the wonderful tapestry.Visited onWeekendWait timeNo wait

Wonderful little gem! Worth going to see the Bayeux replica which itself is still quite amazing given the hard work the ladies put into it.  The only complaint which is minimal so I didn’t knock anything off is hopefully they can put more activities for small children. There was a child running around who was clearly too young to be interested in the museum, which is down to the parents really, but maybe if they had an activity area that might help? Just a suggestion. Still definitely worth going if you’re in Reading and maybe have kids over 5

Great museum all about the historical events of Reading plus the more recent times as well which will provoke some memories for older generations. Quite a variety of artifacts with information displays and paintings. They cater for young people as well with things to keep them interested. Great little café with reasonable lunch snacks jacket potatoes, sandwiche rolls, soup and a pleasant seating area. All good

Fabulous replica of the Bayeux tapestry, and also interesting to see history of Huntley and Palmer biscuit tins. These were the only exhibits I visited on this occasion. Very pleasant cafe.

A lovely museum with a great central location just a stone’s throw from the train station. As a needlework geek and history geek, seeing the full-size replica of the Bayeux Tapestry was a dream come true. It’s very simply presented in lit cabinets with brief translations/explanations below each panel, interspersed with more detailed information and other relevant artworks. There’s an interesting history of Reading exhibit on the ground floor, with some great artefacts from the time of Henry I; a terrific guide to the Roman town of Silchester, with hundreds of archaeological finds; a small natural history display; a modern art exhibit; and the Huntley and Palmers gallery which I sadly didn’t have time to explore. The museum was very quiet on a Tuesday midday, which was nice for an adult to be able to wander without the screams of overexcited school children. There were several volunteers dotted about who were all helpful and friendly. Highly recommend taking a couple of hours to visit if you’re in the vicinity. Entry is free with donations welcomed.

Only went to see the tapestry so I can't comment on the rest of the museum,  but my visit was amply rewarded by the replica tapestry mounted around the upper gallery. Extremely enjoyable and fascinating visit.

This Museum is situated near to reading station and town center. It depicts history of reading since ancient age till 19th century. Worth to visit once to get to know your history and culture. Great!!  Cheers to life!!

Great museum saw something close to my heart Merrryweather fire brigade helmets plus got to see the Victorian replica of the bayeux tapestry sadly the area of reading is lacking parking facilities for disabled and normal car parking !

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