Uffington Museum
"... one of the best small museums in Oxfordshire"
We are open every weekend, 2pm - 5pm until 1st November.
Admission is free.
Admission is free.
We also offer monthly talks by expert speakers on a range of subjects related to our local area. More details on the Talks Page.
The museum building dates from the early 17th century and was, over the next 250 years, Uffington’s village school which was funded by a bequest from local merchant, Thomas Saunders.
For the next century the building fulfilled a number of different roles before becoming home to the museum in 1984. The museum is run by volunteers; there are no paid positions. The museum is financed entirely by donations, grants and membership fees, and remains free to visit.
For the next century the building fulfilled a number of different roles before becoming home to the museum in 1984. The museum is run by volunteers; there are no paid positions. The museum is financed entirely by donations, grants and membership fees, and remains free to visit.
2026's Exhibition
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We are delighted 2026’s exhibition is titled “Myths, Monuments, and Memory”, curated by Lauren and Jane Golding.
This exhibition explores the myths and legends associated with the landscape of the Uffington White Horse, from St. George and the Dragon to the legend of Weland the Smith. We'd love to hear from you if you have memories of local legends and personal stories connected with the Uffington White Horse. Share your memories through our online form or send them to [email protected] |
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Our Talks Programme
Our next talk:
Monday 9th November
John Aubrey - Wiltshire's First 'Trowel Blazer'
Dr Louise Ryland-Epton
John Aubrey (1626-1697) is best known as a polymath antiquarian with a deep interest in the supernatural. Yet Aubrey was a scientist too, and often combined his curiosity for folk wisdom and the unexplained with revolutionary scientific insights. In his Natural History of Wiltshire he applied rigorous scientific method not only to conventional flora and fauna, but also to the phenomena of dragons, ghosts, witches, magic rings, secret tunnels, murderous clouds, and giants – a fervour that led to an African expedition to hunt for a two-legged dragon, the Wyvern.
Dr Louise Ryland-Epton invites us to discover more about Aubrey’s extraordinary world in this his 400th anniversary year, and in celebration of her publication of his Natural History in full for the first time.
Monday 9th November
John Aubrey - Wiltshire's First 'Trowel Blazer'
Dr Louise Ryland-Epton
John Aubrey (1626-1697) is best known as a polymath antiquarian with a deep interest in the supernatural. Yet Aubrey was a scientist too, and often combined his curiosity for folk wisdom and the unexplained with revolutionary scientific insights. In his Natural History of Wiltshire he applied rigorous scientific method not only to conventional flora and fauna, but also to the phenomena of dragons, ghosts, witches, magic rings, secret tunnels, murderous clouds, and giants – a fervour that led to an African expedition to hunt for a two-legged dragon, the Wyvern.
Dr Louise Ryland-Epton invites us to discover more about Aubrey’s extraordinary world in this his 400th anniversary year, and in celebration of her publication of his Natural History in full for the first time.
The History of the Uffington White Horse
This exhibition explains the history of the famous White Horse and the surrounding area. It also features information about Wayland Smithy, The Manger and how The Ridgeway formed part of the major trading route across the south - the M25 of its day!
Friends of the Museum
Read about the Friends and our regular newsletters.
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