Antiques, Collectables, Retro, Crafts and more, hot food and refreshments available from the internal café during the events: Saturday May 26th Saturday July 27th Sunday September 29th Steventon Village Hall, The Green, Steventon, Abingdon OX13 6RR. Open from 10am-4pm, £1.50 entry for adults, children get in for free.
The first postcards were introduced to Britain in 1870. In 1871 75 million were sent, and in 1910 800 million postcards were sent. Collector Elizabeth Drury has loaned use of her collection for this exhibition, images of places and people mixed with the messages sent evoke nostalgia and humour of times past. Location: Sessions Gallery […]
"For a long as I can remember I have been interested in pillboxes and bunkers, the kind of wartime structures that were cast in concrete only to be discarded upon landscapes that later drastically changed. As objects totally divorced from their original context, they have always possessed a sense of mystery. The Vaults series takes […]
The now traditional Boxing Day social gathering of MGs will once again be taking place in the Market Place on Boxing Day morning. Last year, we filled the Market Place as we celebrated the world renowned marque in the Spiritual Home of MG. Please pop along and wander amongst the cars and chat to the […]
Thanks to the positive visitors' feedback and high attendance, we are happy to let you know that the exhibition “Atomics to Medieval Knights – a history of Fitzharris Manor Estate” has been extended until Sunday 6th April. This tells the story of Fitzharris Manor, from its beginning after the Norman Conquest, when it was granted to […]
This exhibition will provide some background and context to our many fossil finds in the collection, starting with an introduction to rock strata and how they were discovered by William Smith over 200 years ago. Abingdon stands on a layer of Jurassic rock called Kimmeridge Clay. In that period, the continents as we know them […]
Think about garden birds or your own colourful ideas in order to make 3D hanging bird pictures to take home. You can also design and make a beaded bracelet at this session. TIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Drop in session, booking not required. FREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child). Location: Museum […]
Eminent fossil collector Dr James Etienne is showcasing for the first time his extraordinary collection of locally found fossils in the Attic Gallery of Abingdon Museum from 17th May to 7th September 2025. Free Admission
Following on from last year’s Iron Age exhibition, we will continue the story of the Abingdon area and its people, looking at town and country, industry and agriculture, religious and home life all through the Roman period. FREE Admission
Join our crafting crew to make terracotta pots and Roman pendants, bracelets and gift boxes! TIME: 10.30am to 12:30 & 1.30pm to 3.30pm Drop in session, booking not required. FREE entry (suggested donation £1 per child). Location: Museum Basement
Abingdon Museum is excited to present another great living history event with ‘The Vicus’. They will set up a camp in the Abbey Buildings from 10am on Saturday 13th September and will show off their armour and lifestyle. This will be an exciting time for families and everyone interested in the Roman period, where they […]
2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War 2, and our exhibition looks back at Abingdon in war and peace in 1945. Learn how the war impacted the lives of local people through food shortages, the threat of air raids, war work in the industries, and the influx of evacuees and armed […]
