Uffington Museum 

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

The museum is now closed for the winter and will re-open at Easter 2026.
Special visits to the museum can be made by arrangement.  
Our Talks
Our first talk of 2026 will be on Monday 2nd February
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.

Our 2025 Exhibition

2025 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of Jane Austen.
Pride and Patronage explores the relationship between Jane and The Vale of The White Horse.
The museum is now closed for the winter and will re-open at Easter 2026.

Special visits to the museum can be made by arrangement. Contact the Curator. 

2026's Exhibition

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

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.