Exhibition now starting on Saturday 11th July Following on from last year’s Roman exhibition, we will continue the story of the Abingdon area and its people through the Anglo-Saxon period and give a more detailed context to the significant Anglo-Saxon artefacts in the Museum’s permanent display, such as the rare 7th century gold ring with […]
Kayleigh O’Donnell is an Abingdon potter and recent Great Pottery Throw Down quarter finalist.The exhibition 'Cherished Clay' will showcases Kayleigh's creative work whilst on the television series as well as her recent makes. Please join her on the first day of this exhibition, Saturday 8th August, for a Children's art workshop in the Museum Basement. […]
Meet Archaeologist Roger Thomas and author of the new book ‘England’s Oldest Town? - The Archaeology of Abingdon’. Roger will be presenting his book in the Sessions Gallery (first floor) and will be very happy to show you around the museum's archaeology display and help you with any questions you may have regarding the archaeology […]
Join us for the Heritage Open Days Festival and meet the Anglo-Saxons at Abingdon Museum! In conjunction with our exhibition ‘Saxon Abingdon’, we are very happy to present the Hwitmearum, the Oxfordshire branch of Regia Anglorum (Regia) for a special living history event. The re-enactment group will portray the daily life of the Anglo-Saxons with […]
A team of volunteer mechanics will offer free bicycle health checks in the space under the arches of the Abingdon County Hall (below the museum). They will check, lubricate or adjust gears, cables, and brakes. Or adjust saddles and handlebars, pump up tyres and repair punctures. Occasionally people just want an unbiased opinion or advice […]
