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Museums & Art Galleries Swansea
Museums and Art Galleries in or near Swansea, such as National Waterfront Museum and Swansea Museum are listed below. Swansea on the South Wales coast is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is near to the spectacular Gower peninsular with its golden beaches and views. The bayside promenade in Swansea is 5 miles long and is perfect for walking and taking in the sea air. There is also a marina in the bay which has room for 600 boats. The activities on offer in the area include,surfing , yachting, water skiing, pony treking, golf and many more. The nightlife is well catered for with clubs and dozens of bars.
National Waterfront Museum
Maritime Quarter, Swansea 0.1 miles away
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 Waterfront Museum aims to be one of the most ambitious and inspirational museum projects... more
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea 0.1 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
Joseph Parry's Ironworkers Cottage
4 Chapel Row, Georgetown, Merthyr Tydfil 25.4 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
Cyfarthfa Castle Museum & Art Gallery
Brecon Road, Merthyr Tydfil 25.5 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
St Fagans: National History Museum
St Fagans, Cardiff 30.1 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
National Museum Cardiff
Cathays Park, Cardiff 34.0 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
Museum of Barnstaple & North Devon
The Square, Barnstaple 37.6 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
Newport Museum & Art Gallery
John Frost Square, Newport (Gwent) 40.7 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
National Roman Legion Museum
High Street, Caerleon 42.4 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
The Burton Art Gallery & Museum
Kingsley Road, Bideford 42.7 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
The Lloyd Gill Gallery
Lee House, 13 Beaconsfield Road, Weston-super-Mare 45.5 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
The Helicopter Museum
The Heliport, Locking Moor Road, Weston-super-Mare 47.5 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
National Cycle Collection
Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells 49.4 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
The Museum of Somerset
Taunton Castle, Castle Green, Taunton 54.9 miles away
To really get a sense of the history of this beautiful county, head off to the Museum of Somerset where everyday objects and unusual finds tell the story of the area. Perhaps the prize exhibit is the Frome Hoard, the largest collection of Roman coins... more
Ceredigion Museum & Gallery
Coliseum, Terrace Road, Aberystwyth 55.6 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
Coldharbour Mill Working Wool Museum
Coldharbour Mill, Uffculme, Cullompton 55.8 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
Royal West of England Academy
Queen's Road, Clifton, Bristol 58.3 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
Bristol Museum & Art Gallery
Queens Road, Bristol 58.4 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
The Judge´s Lodging
Broad Street, Presteigne 60.6 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
Hereford Museum & Art Gallery
Broad Street, Hereford 60.6 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
Old Chapel Gallery
East Street, Pembridge 61.3 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
Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery
Queen Street, Exeter 64.1 miles away
At the Royal Albert Memorial Museum & Art Gallery you´dd find archaeology to zoology. This fine building holds outstanding collections of local and national importance. Archaeology and Local History Galleries present finds from c.500,000 years ago to... more
Fleet Air Arm Museum
RNAS Yeovilton, Ilchester, Yeovil 69.5 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
Museum of East Asian Art
12 Bennett Street, Bath 69.6 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
Fashion Museum
Assembly Rooms, Bennett Street, Bath 69.6 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
Centre for Alternative Technology
Machynlleth 69.7 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
Bath Postal Museum
27 Northgate Street, Bath 69.7 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
Roman Baths
Pump Room, Stall Street, Bath 69.8 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
Victoria Art Gallery
Bridge Street, Bath 69.9 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
Holburne Museum of Art
Great Pulteney Street, Bath 70.1 miles away
Holburne Museum is a beautiful building in its own grounds at the top of the most impressive street in Georgian England. It houses Bath´s most exciting display of fine and decorative art assembled around the collection of Bath resident Sir William... more
Bicton Park Botanical Gardens
East Budleigh, Budleigh Salterton 70.9 miles away
Bicton Park is a magical blend of 18th century tranquillity for all the family. The Countryside Museum houses a large collection of agricultural and horticultural implements, including traction engines. Fragrant borders, manicured lawns, majestic... more
Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford 71.5 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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Otterton Mill Centre & Working Museum
Budleigh Salterton 71.6 miles away
A working watermill dating back to before the Norman Conquest. Bakery and restaurant with home baking. Crafts, exhibitions, events, courses in environmental and art topics.... more
Devon Guild of Craftsmen
Riverside Mill, Bovey Tracey 71.8 miles away
The Devon Guild of Craftsmen is the South West's largest contemporary craft centre and houses a large gallery, craft shop and The Terrace Café within the Grade II Riverside Mill overlooking Dartmoor. The Guild is an educational charity and membership... more
American Museum in Britain
Claverton Manor, Bath 71.9 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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Gloucester Folk Museum
99/103 Westgate Street, Gloucester 74.6 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
City Museum & Art Gallery
Brunswick Road, Gloucester 74.7 miles away
Bring one of England’s most historical cities to life at the Gloucester City Museum and Art Gallery, a recipient of heritage lottery funding, which now boasts a new lease of life and exciting interactive visitor experience. Home to some of the most... more
Nature in Art
Wallsworth Hall, Twigworth, Gloucester 76.0 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
Trowbridge Museum
The Shires, Court Street, Trowbridge 77.1 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
Acton Scott Historic Working Farm
Wenlock Lodge, Acton Scott, Church Stretton 78.3 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
High Cross House
Dartington, Totnes 81.2 miles away
High Cross House is a Modernist gem just outside of Totnes, managed as a home for contemporary art and design by the National Trust. From art exhibitions, artists in residence, art sales and talks, events and more, there’s always something new to see... more
Torre Abbey Historic House & Gallery
The Kings Drive, Torquay 81.5 miles away
Torre Abbey Historic House was built in 1196 for the 'White Canons', a silent order and one of the richest in England. it is home to the echoing Spanish Barn, where 400 sailors from the Spanish Armada were held captive. The later rooms were used as a... more
Torquay Museum
529 Babbacombe Road, Torquay 81.8 miles away
Ranked among the finest in South West England, Torquay Museum is a journey of discovery for everyone. The new interactive Explorers Gallery takes you on a journey around the world to discover cultures, objects and artifacts from the past and present.... more
Corinium Museum
Park Street, Cirencester 84.8 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
Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery
Drake Circus, Plymouth 86.3 miles away
From archaeology, conservation and decorative art to maritime and city heritage and natural history, this museum is stuffed with treasures and finds donated by the good people of Plymouth since the end of the nineteenth century. Part of the permanent... more
Bewdley Museum
The Shambles, Load Street, Bewdley 87.3 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
The Teddy Bear Museum
Eastgate, corner High East Street/Salisbury Street, Dorchester 89.9 miles away
The Teddy Bear Museum is devoted to the wonderful world of the teddy bear and traces the history of the teddy bear from its birth to the present day. The museum is set within the 'home' of Edward Bear and his extended family of people sized teddy... more
Alexander Keiller Museum
High Street, Avebury 90.4 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
STEAM - Museum of the Great Western Railway
Kemble Drive, Swindon 92.0 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
Ironbridge Gorge Museum Trust
Coach Road, Coalbrookdale, Ironbridge, Telford 94.0 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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