Vale and Downland Museum, Local history museum in Wantage, England
The Vale and Downland Museum displays collections of regional artifacts, from ancient fossils to modern Formula One racing cars across multiple exhibition spaces.
The museum preserves and presents the rich heritage of the Vale of White Horse region through carefully curated galleries and interpretative displays.
Regular exhibitions showcase the evolving traditions of Oxfordshire communities, connecting past generations with contemporary local life through objects and stories.
Located in central Wantage, the museum opens Monday through Saturday from 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM, with free admission and suggested donations of £5.
The museum building incorporates architectural elements from different periods, housing both permanent collections and temporary exhibitions about regional development.
Location: Oxfordshire
Address: Church Street, Wantage OX12 8BL OX12 8BL
Website: https://valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.58780,-1.42833
Latest update: March 3, 2025 17:50
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