Museums & Art Galleries in South & South West Wales
Museums and Art Galleries in South & South West Wales, such as Big Pit: National Coal Museum and Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery are listed below. In South Wales, Cardiff, the capital city of Wales, offers the magnificent Cardiff Castle, the National Musuem of Wales and a thriving cultural scene. In South West Wales, the coast is an old favourite for many holiday makers, surrounded by some of hte most beautiful coastline in Europe.
Big Pit: National Coal Museum
Big Pit, Blaenafon, Pontypool, Torfaen
The Big Pit: National Coal Museum offers an insight into the life of South Wales miners and their communities and is unique to Wales. The guided...
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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil, Rhondda Cynon Taff
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery was built in 1824, this Georgian castellated mansion was originally home to the Crawshay family and is set in 160...
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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery
Alexandra Road, Swansea, Swansea Area
Glynn Vivian Art Gallery is housed in a specially designed building and based on the original bequest of Richard Glynn Vivian (1835-1910), the collection includes work...
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National Museum Wales
Cathays Park, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
The National Museum Cardiff is unique amongst British museums and galleries in its range of arts and science displays. The elegant Art Galleries house dazzling works...
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National Roman Legion Museum
High Street, Caerleon, Newport
At the National Roman Legion Museum discover how almost 2000 years ago the Roman Empire dominated the civilised world - Wales was its furthest outpost. In...
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National Waterfront Museum
Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Area
The National Waterfront Museum is based in Swansea´s Maritime Quarter, the iconic new building has been a catalyst for the regeneration of the area. The National...
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Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport
Newport Museum & Art Gallery is situated in a modern purpose built building and houses collections of British paintings, watercolours and contemporary prints. Displays include archaeology,...
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St Fagans: National History Museum
St Fagans, Cardiff, Cardiff Area
St Fagans: National History Museum opened on the 7th July 1948. Since then, it has established itself as one of Europe´s foremost open-air museums, becoming Wales´...
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Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Swansea Area
The Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales that opened in 1841 and houses a diverse range of collections reflecting the passions of the Victorian...
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