Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology facts for kids
Entrance of the museum
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| Former name | Museum of Greek Archaeology |
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| Established | 1922 |
| Location | Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom |
| Type | University museum |
The Ure Museum of Greek Archaeology is a cool place to explore ancient history! It's a museum all about the old civilisations around the Mediterranean Sea. You'll find lots of items from Ancient Greece, but also some from Ancient Egypt, Etruria, and Ancient Rome.
This museum has one of the most important collections of ancient Greek pottery in the United Kingdom. It's part of the University of Reading and works closely with the university's Classics Department. You can find the museum on the university's Whiteknights Campus, which is about 2 miles from the center of Reading, Berkshire, England. The best part? It's open to everyone, and entry is completely free!
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What You Can See: The Collections
The Ure Museum is home to many amazing objects from ancient Greek and Greco-Roman times. You'll see a lot of ceramics (pottery) and terracottas (baked clay figures) from Greece and Etruria.
The museum also has older pottery from prehistoric times. There are metal and stone items from both Greek and Roman periods. Plus, there's a special collection of Egyptian treasures! These items range from very early Egyptian times to the Roman period. You can see ancient musical instruments, items made of bronze and copper, and even jewellery. Some unique items include a small funeral boat and a mummified cat's head.
How It Started: The History of the Museum
The Ure Museum was created in 1922. It was started by Percy Ure, who was the first Professor of Classics at the University of Reading. However, some Egyptian items were donated even earlier, in 1909, by Hilda Petrie to what was then called 'Reading University College'.
Over the years, the museum's collections have grown thanks to many generous people who donated ancient artifacts. Today, it's known as the fourth largest collection of Greek ceramics in Britain! The museum is named after Professor Ure and his wife, Dr. Annie Ure. She was the museum's very first curator, which is like the person in charge of looking after all the exhibits. The current curator is Professor Amy C. Smith.
Plan Your Visit
The Ure Museum is open to the public from Tuesday to Thursday. You can visit between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM. It's located on the ground floor of the 'Edith Morley' building at the university, near entrance 5. Remember, admission is free for everyone!
See also
In Spanish: Museo de Arqueología Griega de Ure para niños
