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20th September 2025 – 31st January 2026
The Story of a Bucolic Road Side Steam Tramway
A special exhibition marking 100 years since the closure of the Wantage Tramway passenger line and the 200th anniversary of the modern railway
Co-curated with Dr Richard Marks
20th September 2025 - 31st January 2026 in the Squires Gallery
17th November 2025 – 21st November 2025
From Monday 17th to Friday 21st November, we'll be having new boilers installed as part of an important upgrade to our heating system.
The museum and coffee shop will remain open as usual, but please note there may be some minor disruption and the whole museum could feel a little cooler than normal during this time.
We're excited about this improvement, which will make the museum more comfortable and energy-efficient for the future - and it is all thanks to generous support from the Arts Council's Museum Renewal Fund.
Thank you for your understanding while we carry out this essential work - and don't forget to bring a cosy jumper if you're visiting that week!
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20th November 2025
The everyday lives of people in Oxfordshire before and after the Romans arrives and the lives of the Romans who made this area their home are described using examples of archaeological finds and sites of Roman occupation.
Join the Friends of the Museum for another fascinating evening talk, this time from speaker Marie-Louise Kerr.
Thursday 20th November
7.30pm (doors open at 7pm)
Tickets:
Members £5 (requires a password*)
Non-members £7
Must be booked in advance online here or at the museum.
*Members should have received the password from the Friends committee. If you believe you are a member but haven't received the password please email hconder@valeanddownlandmuseum.org.uk or speak to the reception team at the museum.
