Abingdon County Hall Museum

16/10/2026

The 200 years of Warneford Hospital exhibition is in our Attic Gallery! Come visit to learn more of mental healthcare in Oxfordshire over two centuries.

15/10/2026

As the warm weather fades, nature undergoes a quiet transformation. This striking photograph, "End of Season", captures the skeletal, sculptural beauty of wild flora as it dries out and prepares for the winter months ahead.
Often, wildlife photography focuses entirely on vibrant colors and active animals. But true appreciation for the natural world means finding wonder in its stillness, its cycles, and its resilience. This piece invites you to slow down and find beauty in the forgotten corners of our fields and meadows.

What emotions does this photograph stir up for you? Does it bring a sense of peace, nostalgia, or anticipation for the coming winter? Let us know in the comments below!

This stunning submission comes to us from Marilyn F. as part of our ongoing wildlife exhibition, in association with Abingdon Camera Club One Planet Abingdon Abingdon Carbon Cutters, Abingdon Naturalists Society & Green Gym

15/10/2026

On Thursday October 15th Eddy Smythe will tell the fascinating story of his father John Smythe who came to the UK from Sierra Leone to join the RAF during WW2. He was promoted to an officer and was shot down over Germany during a bombing raid. He spent 18 months in a POW camp and after liberation was seconded to the Colonial Office where he played a crucial role in the inception of the Windrush Generation. He went on to train as a barrister and later became Attorney General of his home country. All welcome.

13/10/2026

🎃 Spooky season is officially here, and we have the perfect photo to get you in the mood!
Today, we are adding this incredible shot featuring the Ermine moth cocoons and silk webs to our Wildlife photographic album. This stunning creature paid a visit to Abbey Meadows and was captured beautifully by Elizabeth D. and submitted as part of our Wild Life exhibition! 📸✨
Doesn't it look beautifully ghostly? 👻

10/10/2026

09/10/2026

Entry by G. Dean
Photo taken on 20/08/2026

Open our wildlife photography album to explore the breathtaking beauty of nature and see how climate change is reshaping our world. We update the gallery with new submissions every week, so be sure to check back often!

09/10/2026

Entry by G. Baird

Open our wildlife photography album to explore the breathtaking beauty of nature and see how climate change is reshaping our world. We update the gallery with new submissions every week, so be sure to check back often!

08/10/2026

Our Warneford 200 exhibition is now open! It runs until the 22nd of December and commemorates 200 years since the opening of Warneford Hospital. Visit to learn more about the development of mental health care in Oxfordshire and maybe even share your own strategies for finding a bit of joy in the everyday. ❤️‍🩹🏥

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03/10/2026

Our Wildlife exhibition is now open! It runs from the 3rd of October to the 24th of December, featuring incredible photography and art of the flora and fauna of Abingdon. 🐸🦋🌷🦢