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 […]
Fossil lovers will be interested in this special talk by Geologist James Etienne, who will be giving a presentation on the extraordinary collection of locally found fossils displayed in the Attic Gallery until the end of September 2025. Talk on Saturday 27th September at 2pm Location: Kempster Room - Museum Basementt Places are limited to […]
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 […]
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
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
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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
BBC Nottingham's history advisor and renowned history speaker Gareth Howell returns to continue the story of World War II. 'The Germans have been kicked out of Africa after huge losses in the Tunisia campaign, and Italy is looking for a way out of the war. On the Eastern Front the Germans have suffered a heavy […]
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 […]
From June 2024 onwards, James Wright of Triskele Heritage will be setting off on a promotional book tour after the release of Historic Building Mythbusting – Uncovering Folklore, History and Archaeology. He will be at Abingdon Museum on Thursday 12th September for a presentation lasting 45-60 minutes, Q&A session, and people will have the opportunity […]
