The Vale and Downland Museum and Visitor Centre

The Vale and Downland Museum is located in the busy market town of Wantage in Oxfordshire, UK. The museum has been nationally acclaimed as an outstanding example of community partnership. The range of services is very broad ranging, from galleries interpreting the cultural heritage Vale of the White Horse region, to a cafe with a delightful terrace and garden.

It also acts as a springboard for residents and visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside around Wantage.

News and Events April 2008

Please click here to view Community Times editorial

Jubilee Refurbishment Appeal 2008

Please click here to read more about this important appeal

2007 Award

At the Oxfordshire Business Awards ceremony this year, hosted by the Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel, the Vale & Downland Museum was runner-up for the Four Pillars Tourism Award. 2007 Award details

Museum Shop

The Museum Shop sells a variety of local goods. Some of these can be viewed online.
Vale and Downland Museum Shop

Local History Downloads

We have developed a unique collection of local history articles, taken mainly from the now discontinued Friend’s publication “Blowing Stone”.

You are free to download these for reading and for printing if you wish.

Local History archive

Our Current Exhibitions...

In addition to our Main Galleries, we have three areas that are used for short term exhibitions. Click on the links below to see the current timetable.

Squires Room Usually with a thematic, local history or cultural flavour

Upper Gallery Often featuring local artists

Foyer Craft demonstrations and small exhibitions

Entry

All tickets valid for 12 months unlimited access to the permanent galleries

Adult: £2.50
Concessionary (OAPs and registered disabled): £2.00
Young person (4-25 in full-time education): £1.00
Family: (up to 2 adults and 5 children): £7.00
Prices include a small voluntary donation which enables us to reclaim Gift Aid on the whole price

Free admission to the Visitor Information Point, Downland Kitchen cafe and temporary exhibitions

prices effective from 6th April 2006

Downloads (pdf files)

Click on the logo to download a copy of Adobe Reader. This is free software that allows you to read the pdf files that are available on this, and many other websites..