The museum aims to build on this success with the refurbished museum expected to capture a greater market share of visitors to the County. Funding - an award of 300,000 was received from the Heritage Lottery Fund towards a 500,000 museum revamp. The extensive work, completed in 1999, has refurbished the existing galleries with innovative approaches including hands on activities, multimedia displays and a children s exploration gallery. These improvements to visitor facilities have also benefited people with disabilities and special needs. The new displays include a new auditorium, changing thematic displays about the Vale, Wantage Town and Working Rural Life in the Vale.
Topics range from the distant past to contemporary issues affecting the town and countryside today.