Welcome to the Witney and District Museum

We are an independent, fully accredited museum (No: 1773) and a registered charity (No: 1203635). Entirely run by volunteers and funded by visitors to the museum we aim to provide an enjoyable and informative experience. When you visit the museum, you will be able to find out about the rich history of the wool trade in Witney and a lot more.

Awarded ‘Heritage organisation of the year 2022.’ by Witney Town Council.

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Really interesting, I didn't realise Witney had such a history.This museum is a great little find!
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