Uffington Museum 

​"... one of the best small museums in Oxfordshire"

The museum is now open for the summer season.
We are open every weekend and Bank Holiday Monday, 2pm - 5pm until October.
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.

2026's Exhibition

We are delighted 2026’s exhibition will be titled “Myths, Monuments, and Memory”, curated by Lauren and Jane Golding. This exhibition will explore 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]

Our Talks Programme

Our next talk:
Monday 8th June
Oxfordshire on the Home Front
1914 - 18
Stephen Barker
This talk draws on witness testimony to describe the impact of the first world war on the towns and villages of Oxfordshire.  The local population raised money for the war effort and worked in munitions factories to support their young men joining up to fight.  Life at home changed too, as Oxforshire saw an influx of Belgian refugees and the ever present fear of invasion took it's toll.

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.