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Museums & Art Galleries Pontypool

Museums and Art Galleries in or near Pontypool, such as National Roman Legion Museum and Newport Museum & Art Gallery are listed below. The Gwent town of Pontypool in Wales is famous for its rugby club. Not far from the town is the Pontypool and Blaenavon Railway which runs steam engines during the summer months and is popular with tourists.

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National Roman Legion Museum

High Street, Caerleon 7.5 miles away

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 AD 75 a fortress was founded at Caerleon and the Museum is inside what remains, and includes... more

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Newport Museum & Art Gallery

John Frost Square, Newport 8.4 miles away

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, local history along with objects and documents relating to... more

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Joseph Parry's Ironworkers Cottage

4 Chapel Row, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil 15.1 miles away

The birthplace of Joseph Parry. Probably Wales' best known composer. 4 Chapel Row is also a superb example of an Ironworker's Cottage.... more

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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery

Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil 15.3 miles away

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 acres of parkland. The collections include extensive 20th century fine art with many Welsh... more

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National Museum Cardiff

Cathays Park, Cardiff 16.3 miles away

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 of art by some of the worlds most famous artists and includes one of the best... more

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St Fagans: National History Museum

St Fagans, Cardiff 18.0 miles away

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´ most popular heritage attraction. The Museum shows how the people of Wales lived,... more

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The Lloyd Gill Gallery

Lee House, 13 Beaconsfield Road, Weston-super-Mare 25.0 miles away

Established in August 2007. The Lloyd Gill Gallery has gone from strength to strength presenting and selling at a high standard, yet maintaining affordable Contemporary Fine Art. The gallery is situated in the picturesque Town of Weston-Super-Mare... more

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Royal West of England Academy

Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol 25.1 miles away

The Royal West of England Academy (RWA) is one of only five Royal Academies of Art in the UK. It is a registered charity which has been self-supporting for over 150 years and possesses an outstanding Grade II* listed building, galleries and permanent... more

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Bristol Museum & Art Gallery

Queens Road, Bristol 25.3 miles away

Bristol Museum and Art Gallery houses an outstanding and diverse range of objects. There is a choice of 20 galleries over 3 floors full of spectacular collections of regional, national and international importance. Some of the treasures include... more

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The Helicopter Museum

The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare 25.7 miles away

Britain´s only helicopter museum is a fascinating place to visit with many rare and unique helicopters on display. It is Weston-super-Mare´s largest undercover all weather attraction and a fun place for all the family, with a coffee shop, children´s... more

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Hereford Museum & Art Gallery

Broad Street, Hereford 27.9 miles away

Hereford Museum & Art Gallery is housed in a Victorian gothic building, the Museum has been exhibiting since 1874 with regularly changing exhibitions. The Museum displays `A Sense of Place´, a changing exhibition which gives an insight into the... more

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Gloucester Folk Museum

99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester 35.6 miles away

Gloucester Folk Museum has three floors of splendid Tudor and Jacobean timber-framed buildings along with new buildings housing the Dairy, Ironmonger´s shop and Wheelwright and Carpenter workshops. Displays feature local history, domestic life,... more

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City Museum & Art Gallery

Brunswick Road, Gloucester 35.7 miles away

The City Museum & Art Gallery is a fine Victorian building housing items of national importance since 1860. These include many archaeological finds such as Roman sculpture and the Rufus Sita tombstone; the amazing Iron Age Birdlip Mirror; one of the... more

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Old Chapel Gallery

East Street, Pembridge 36.0 miles away

Old Chapel Gallery is situated in a key position on the popular black and white tourist trail in the heart of rural North Herefordshire. Established by Yasmin Strube in 1989 in the setting of a fine Victoria Chapel, the Gallery has gone from strength... more

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Fashion Museum

Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath 36.3 miles away

Fashion Museum: A world-class collection of contempoary and historical dress. Located in the magnificent Georgian Assembly Rooms, the Museum has been recently re-displayed. Special exhibitions during 2008 include: ´17th century gloves´, ´1977´ - a... more

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Museum of East Asian Art

12 Bennett Street, Bath 36.3 miles away

The Museum of East Asian Art is situated in a restored Georgian building. The collection was founded by Brian McElney, a retired solicitor who practised in Hong Kong. This unique Museum houses a fine collection of objects from all over East Asia,... more

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Bath Postal Museum

27 Northgate Street, Bath 36.5 miles away

We cover 4,000 years of communication from clay-mail to e-mail. This time-line also includes exhibitions in the Education Room on the Victorians, an essential ingredient in school curricula. Four computer games demonstrate how the post was ´carried´.... more

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Roman Baths

Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath 36.7 miles away

The Roman Baths, the most popular visitor attraction in the West Country, contain the remains of one of the greatest religious spas in the ancient world and a fine Roman museum. It is one of the best-preserved Roman sites north of the Alps and at the... more

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Victoria Art Gallery

Bridge Street, Bath 36.8 miles away

Victoria Art Gallery, Bath and North East Somerset´s art gallery houses a substantial permanent collection. On display, in the recently refurbished Upper Gallery, are paintings by Gainsborough, Turner and Sickert, and many other leading artists from... more

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Nature in Art

Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester 37.2 miles away

Nature in Art is the world´s only museum dedicated to all kinds of art inspired by nature. Displays embrace 2- & 3-D work in all mediums and styles from across the world, spanning 1500 years. So typically,you'll find exotic oriental treasures and... more

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American Museum in Britain

Claverton Manor, Bath 38.6 miles away

Opened in 1961, the American Museum in Britain was the original idea of Dallas Pratt and John Judkyn who wanted to show the achievements of Americans in decorative arts. A series of 18 period rooms demonstrate how Americans lived between the late... more

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Swansea Museum

Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea 39.0 miles away

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 founders. The Museum displays an exceptional collection of objects from an Egyptian mummy to a... more

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Glynn Vivian Art Gallery

Alexandra Road, Swansea 39.1 miles away

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 by Old Masters as well as an international collection of porcelain and Swansea... more

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The Judge´s Lodging

Broad Street, Presteigne 39.4 miles away

The Judge´s Lodging was once called `the most commodious and elegant apartments for a judge in all England and Wales´ (Lord Chief Justice Campbell, 1855), however decay beckoned Radnorshire´s disused Shire Hall into obscurity. Now, aided by an... more

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National Cycle Collection

Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells 39.8 miles away

The National Cycle Collection takes visitors on a journey through Britain's relationship with the bicycle, which continues to be felt strongly as a form of transport and for personal enjoyment amongst all ages. Situated in Llandrindod Wells, near to... more

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Trowbridge Museum

The Shires, Court Street, Trowbridge 44.4 miles away

Trowbridge Museum, housed in a former woollen mill, with displays telling the fascinating story of Trowbridge Town and its people. Working looms still produce cloth, which is sold within the museum. Other displays include reconstruction of Trowbridge... more

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Corinium Museum

Park Street, Cirencester 45.8 miles away

Discover the treasures of the Cotswolds at the award-winning Corinium Museum. Cirencester was Roman Britain second largest city and at Corinium Museum you can experience life as a Roman; marvel at the stunning mosaics, enjoy the sights and smells of... more

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Haynes International Motor Museum

Sparkford 50.1 miles away

Haynes International Motor Museum is Britain´s biggest car collection with over 400 cars, motorcycles and commerical vehicles, dating from 1885 to the present day. Also a collection of memorabilia displayed in spectacular style. Exhibits include... more

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Fleet Air Arm Museum

RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Yeovil 50.7 miles away

The Fleet Air Arm Museum has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe. Situated alongside an operational Naval Air Station you may see fighter aircraft going through their rigorous training procedures. There are four display halls... more

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STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway

Kemble Drive, Swindon 54.0 miles away

STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway is located in a beautifully restored railway building where seven generations of men and women built the great locomotives. STEAM tells the story of the men and women who built, operated and travelled on... more

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Alexander Keiller Museum

High Street, Avebury 54.1 miles away

Alexander Keiller Museum, founded by Alexander Keiller in the 1930s, contains the prehistoric collections from the Avebury complex of monuments, which are of similar age to Stonehenge. One of the displays is of a Neolithic child skeleton that was... more

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Bewdley Museum

The Shambles, Load Street, Bewdley 55.8 miles away

Bewdley Museum is housed in a historic and unusual 18th century Butchers Shambles and Brass Foundry. This unique museum provides a fascinating insight into the growth and trades of the town, the lives of its people, and the crafts of the surrounding... more

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Acton Scott Historic Working Farm

Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton 56.2 miles away

Acton Scott Historic Working Farm is one of the gems of the Shropshire Hills, close to the market town of Church Stretton, where you can experience a flavour of every day life on an upland farm at the turn of the 20th century. Rare breed farm animals... more

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Cotswold Motoring Museum & Toy Collection

The Old Mill, Bourton-on-the-Water 56.2 miles away

The Museum has seven galleries - overflowing with vintage and classic cars, caravans, precarious looking motorcycles, original enamel signs, a unique toy collection and an intriguing array of motoring curiosities - and is even home to BBC TV’s Brum!... more

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Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum

Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton 56.8 miles away

The 200 year old waterside mill houses working spinning and weaving machines, and steam engines restored to their former glory. Picnic areas and gardens.... more

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Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon

The Square, Barnstaple 61.5 miles away

The Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon: The Museum tells the story of North Devon, and its historic centre Barnstaple, the wildlife, history and culture from prehistoric times to the present day. Discover river life in the Tarka Gallery, and 'swim'... more

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Ceredigion Museum & Gallery

Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth 66.5 miles away

The Ceredigion Museum & Gallery opened in 1982, and is housed on the ground floor of the old Coliseum building. Described as `one of the most beautiful museum interiors in Britain´. The permanent displays include objects from the county of Ceredigion... more

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Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust

Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Telford 68.6 miles away

The Ironbridge Gorge Museums are a series of ten amazing museums located in the beautiful Ironbridge gorge. The seperate museums are: Blists Hill Victorian Town, Broseley Pipeworks, Coalport China Museum, Darby Houses, Enginuity, Jackfield Tile... more

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Fisherton Mill

108 Fisherton Street, Salisbury 68.7 miles away

Set within the medieval city of Salisbury, Fisherton Mill houses the South of England's largest independent Art Gallery. The Gallery exhibits work by leading artists, sculpture and furniture makers and the Gallery Shop displays glassworks, ceramics,... more

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The Burton Art Gallery & Museum

Kingsley Road, Bideford 68.7 miles away

The Burton Art Gallery & Museum was originally opened by local businessman Thomas Burton and his friend, artist Hubert Coop in 1951, in memory of Burton´s daughter Mary. After major refurbishment in 1994, the building now has three exhibition areas,... more

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Vale & Downland Museum

19 Church Street, Wantage 69.5 miles away

An ideal starting-point for exploring the area. The Museum tells the story of Wantage and the Vale from earliest times to the present, through objects, films and computer interactives.... more

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Black Country Living Museum

Tipton Road, Dudley 69.9 miles away

Black Country Living Museum was established in 1975 to collect, preserve, research and display items relating to the social and industrial history of the Black Country. The collection of well over 40,000 items ranges from hand made nails to whole... more

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Barber Institute of Fine Arts

University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham 70.1 miles away

Barber Institute of Fine Arts is one of the finest small art galleries, housing an outstanding permanent collection that includes major paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints by Rubens, Gainsborough, Turner, Rossetti, Manet, Degas, Rodin, Monet... more

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Sarehole Mill

Cole Bank Road, Hall Green, Birmingham 71.5 miles away

Sarehole is the only surviving example of the 60 or so watermills that once existed in Birmingham. It was also the childhood haunt of JRR Tolkien and inspiration for the mill in ´The Hobbit´.... more

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Compton Verney

Compton Verney 71.6 miles away

Compton Verney offers a unique Art Gallery experience. Housed in a Grade I listed Robert Adam Mansion set in 120 acres of ´Capability´ Brown landscaped parkland, it houses art from around the world. Six permanent collections include: paintings from... more

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Centre for Alternative Technology

Machynlleth 72.2 miles away

Reclaiming the site of an old slate quarry in southern Snowdonia, The Centre for Alternative Technology near Machynlleth has 7 acres of interactive displays in a park setting on green building, waste and recycling, energy and power and a free... more

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Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Lichfield Street, Wolverhampton 72.4 miles away

Established in 1884, Wolverhampton Art Gallery is an award-winning hands-on art gallery situated in Wolverhampton town centre. The Gallery has substantial collections of both Contemporary Art and sumptuous displays of Victorian and Georgian... more

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Royal Air Force Museum Cosford

Cosford, Shifnal 72.4 miles away

The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford houses one of the largest aviation collections in the UK with 70 historic aircraft on display in three wartime hangars and within the National Cold War Exhibition. A major feature of this unique exhibition is... more

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Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery

Chamberlain Square, Birmingham 72.4 miles away

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery was opened in 1885 and is home to one of the world´s largest collections of pre-Raphaelite art, with works by Rossetti, Ford Madox Brown and Holman Hunt. It also hosts a fine collection of 18th and 19th century art,... more

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New Art Centre

Roche Court, Salisbury 72.5 miles away

Sculpture Park and education centre, where work is shown inside and out providing a survey of sculpture for the enjoyment of the public.... more

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