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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.

Our 2026 Exhibition
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.
About our Collection

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2026's Exhibition

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]
Myths, Monuments and Memory poster

Our Talks Programme

Our next talk:
Monday 7th September

The Mercurial Mitfords! - The Uffington Connection

Arthur Marment
John Betjeman was part of a group labelled The Bright Young Things and was a friend, confidante and admirer of the Mitford Sisters. This tenuous link serves as an excuse to blast through all seven of the bonkers Mitford clan favouring generalisations,  gossip and wild speculation far above dry academic study and accuracy!

2026 Talks Programme

The History of the Uffington White Horse

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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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Cover of June 2026 Friends Newsletter

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  • Home
  • Exhibitions
    • Myths, Monuments, and Memory
    • Pride & Patronage - Jane Austen 250
    • Scouring the White Horse: 1750-1900
    • History of the Old Schoolroom
    • 400 Years of Education
    • Thomas Hughes
    • John Betjeman
    • Our Collections >
      • Photographs
      • Recordings
      • St Mary's Church
      • Books Collection
      • Other Records
  • Visit
    • Travel & Access
    • Disabled Access
    • Nearby Amenities
    • Village Trail
  • Support Us
    • Museum Merchandise >
      • Publications
      • White Horse Jewellery
      • More Merchandise
      • White Horse in Steel
    • Make a Donation
    • When you Shop Online
  • Contact
  • Friends
    • Regency Tea Party
    • Newsletters
  • Talks