Vale & Downland Museum

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The museum has been nationally acclaimed and offers a very broad range of services, from galleries interpreting the cultural heritage of the Vale of White Horse region, to a coffee shop with a delightful terrace and garden.

The Cafe may be closed today but the Museum is open and there is lots to see and do!Step back in time in the Arbery's sh...
04/09/2026

The Cafe may be closed today but the Museum is open and there is lots to see and do!

Step back in time in the Arbery's shop, play with the model railway, explore the local history - check out the Wantage and Grove at War exhibits in the Lockinge Gallery, and don't forget about our gallery trails and activities - do one or do them all!

The Museum is open 9.30am - 3.45pm. Admission is free but donations are very welcome.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™›๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™จ!The new Adult Gallery Talks programme is now live!From history and science to the world around us, our...
03/09/2026

๐™ƒ๐™ค๐™ฉ ๐™ค๐™›๐™› ๐™ฉ๐™๐™š ๐™ฅ๐™ง๐™š๐™จ๐™จ!
The new Adult Gallery Talks programme is now live!
From history and science to the world around us, our monthly adult talks explore fascinating ideas, surprising stories and the issues shaping our future.

Pick up a copy of the programme from the museum or download it by visiting https://valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk/adult-gallery-talks-programme/

Book online ๐Ÿ‘‰ www.ticketsource.com/vale-downland-museum

Tickets for the next Friends talk are selling fast!Don't miss out on the chance to find out about the lives of those unf...
03/09/2026

Tickets for the next Friends talk are selling fast!

Don't miss out on the chance to find out about the lives of those unfortunate people that ended up in the Wantage Workhouse.

Only a few tickets remaining, grab them before it is too late!
https://www.ticketsource.com/vale-downland-museum/t-yzgzdvj

Learn about the simple, every-day choices you can make today to make your wardrobe sustainable. The Carbon Cost of Fashi...
02/09/2026

Learn about the simple, every-day choices you can make today to make your wardrobe sustainable. The Carbon Cost of Fashion exhibit by Cherwell Collective is on display in the Squires Gallery to promote sustainable fashion practices and empower the community to make change.

Here until Saturday 19th September.
Open during normal Museum opening times.

๐—™๐—ฟ๐—ฒ๐—ฒ ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐—บ๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜€๐—ถ๐—ผ๐—ป but please consider donating to the Museum. Your support means we can care for our collections and share our history with future generations.

The Volunteer Public House at Wantage Road Station in the 1890s.Two horses and a group of people, men, women, and childr...
02/09/2026

The Volunteer Public House at Wantage Road Station in the 1890s.
Two horses and a group of people, men, women, and children outside the pub.
The sign reads ''The Wantage Brewery - Fine Ales & Stout - Foreign Wines and Spirits'

The Volunteer is still a public house but now called The Volunteer Inn

A quick reminder that the Coffee Shop will be closed on Friday (4th September) so the staff can trained on the new menu ...
01/09/2026

A quick reminder that the Coffee Shop will be closed on Friday (4th September) so the staff can trained on the new menu which launches next week ๐Ÿฅ”๐Ÿฐโ˜•

The Museum will be open as normal.

If you are wondering what to do with the kids on this grey wet Thursday morning, why not bring them along to our FREE (d...
27/08/2026

If you are wondering what to do with the kids on this grey wet Thursday morning, why not bring them along to our FREE (donations welcome) mindful colouring session in the Barn Gallery 10am - 12pm?

No need to book, just drop-in and enjoy.

Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Toddler Tunes is back on Monday 14th SeptemberBring your little ones along to enjoy traditional songs and rhymes with li...
26/08/2026

Toddler Tunes is back on Monday 14th September

Bring your little ones along to enjoy traditional songs and rhymes with live music.

ยฃ2 per child.
Adults go free but must book a free ticket.

Book online by visiting www.ticketsource.com/vale-downland-museum/e-qrypmv or in person at the museum.

We're ending the summer holiday activities with a nice relaxing mindful colouring session.Thursday 27th August, 10am - 1...
26/08/2026

We're ending the summer holiday activities with a nice relaxing mindful colouring session.

Thursday 27th August, 10am - 12pm in the Barn Gallery.

No need to book, just come along and enjoy.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

From left to right: Dr Willie Dawson, Dr Frederick Vaughan Squires, and Dr A.C Birt.Outside the Church Street Depenserar...
26/08/2026

From left to right: Dr Willie Dawson, Dr Frederick Vaughan Squires, and Dr A.C Birt.
Outside the Church Street Depenserary in around 1928.

Address

Church Street
Wantage
OX128BL

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Friday 9:30am - 3:45pm
Saturday 9:30am - 3:45pm

Telephone

+441235771447

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