Had a great time there with 9 and 14 year old their Mum and Gran. We all had a fab time. Coffee on arrival, mini assault course with very polite helpful young soldiers looking after the kids as they timed their individual attempts. Some were only 5 and trying so hard. 2 museums where we spent ages . Marching next which was done so professionally . Sandwich lunch great value. Brilliant visit. Well donr REME.
Interesting displays of this part of the army's history.Fascinating to see the OLD equipment that looks out of place in modern electronics.Low key displayDon't get the staff sitting at desks mixed up with the displays!!
Great place to visit with children. Brilliant activities and even a junk modelling room. Very good events in the school holidays especially the assault course, my kids loved it. The cafe serves great food at very good prices.
Although not a big museum the REME museum had enough to keep us occupied for 4 to 5 hours.Some large pieces of transport, plenty of armoury, check out the old muskets .......barrels of 1 metre + (wonder how accurate they were !), also some interactive bits, and lots of items made by the REME students while training and of course the regiments medals. Grandad and grandsons (both teenagers) very happy with their day.Pity the museum is moving to Lynam, very pleased we visited before their move.
Found ourselves here due to bad weather. Interesting and plenty to see and read. Quiet on a Friday afternoon. Unlikely to go again, save it for a rainy day.
Really good value. The staff are friendly and informative and the onsite shop is really good value for money. You can buy army clothing and camo nets along with pocket money items.We have been several times and highly recommend this as a place to visit at the weekend or during the school holidays as they always have something planned.
It was reasonably priced and the children are given an activity sheet. Some of the exhibits are interactive, you can dress up at the beginning, make things and play with some of the items. Plenty of information about the exhibits and lots to see and do. A really good day out for young children up to about 13/14.
Thank you for your great review. We are unfortunately closing temporarily in April. We will be open again in the near future at a new location. There is lots of information about our move on our website www.rememuseum.org.uk. We will love to see you in the museum in the future.Oliver Parr - Education Officer
What a lovely museum, was aware it was there and live in Reading but first visit today with 2 young ( 3 and 4) grandchildren.Although they were a little disconcerted by the moving mannequin on entering the main area they soon settled down and enjoyed the exhibits. They loved the Gnome hunt, enjoyed making and flying parachutes and spinners and took in more detail than you'd think they would. The gentleman on the desk was so friendly and helpful, overall a great trip out.
The grandchildren had a great time especially on the mini assault course. Plenty to see, good for boys and girls