Museums in Wales

Madog Motor Museum    Collection of vintage British cars and motorcycles from the 1930s-1950s, plus automotiver memorabilia and toys. Madog Street, Porthmadog, Gywnedd, Wales, LL49 9EP Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: just off A487 Phone: 01758 713618 Location map OS SH570 388 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Maes Artro Village Museum of Bygone Days    A former RAF Fighter base during the Battle of Britain houses this collection of planes and memorabilia. Trace the history of RAF Llanbedr from the 1940’s to the present day, and visit a "homefront exhibition" depicting life during the War. Llanbedr, Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL45 2PZ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A496 Email: Manager@Maesartro.co.uk Phone: 01341 241 467 Location map OS SH583 266 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Margam Stones Museum    A superb collection of sculptured stones dating from the post-Roman period. There are 28 stones at Margam, including a 6th century stone inscribed with both Latin and Irish Ogham script. Among the Margam Stones are several cart-wheel crosses dating from the 10th and 11th centuries, including the most famous of the stones at Margam, the beautifully carved Conbelin Cross, a disc-headed cross with intricate carved decoration in Celtic style. Margam, Glamorgan, Wales Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Highlight: 10th century Conbelin Cross is a wonderfully carved memorial in Celtic style Heritage Rating:   ? Location: Beside Margam Abbey and Castle, off the M4 (Junction 38) and the A48 Website: Margam Stones Museum Cadw OS SS801864 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Museum of Childhood Memories    Fascinating museum illustrating with poignant nostalgia the pleasures over growing up over the past 150 years. Displays showcase the toys that children have used over the years and how our concept of childhood has changed. Voted Best Museum of the Year (1990) by the Sunday Express newspaper. Beaumaris, Anglesey, Gwynedd, Wales, LL58 8AP Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A545 Website: Museum of Childhood Memories Phone: 01248 712498 Location map OS SH605 760 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Museum of the Welsh Wollen Industry    An operating woollen mill, interpretive centre, and craft workshops highlight this excellent museum. There are displays of equipment used in making wool, including spinning mules and carding machines. Dre-fach Felindre, Newcastle Emlyn, Dyfed, Wales, SA44 5UP Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: 3 m SE Newcastle Emlyn, off A484 Website: Museum of the Welsh Wollen Industry Email: post@museumwales.ac.uk Phone: 01559 370929 Location map OS SN356 391 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

National Coracle Centre    Located in a former flour mill dating from the 17th century, the museum hosts coracles from all over the world. Displays trace the history of coracle-making, with tools and associated techniques explained. Other displays trace a different sort of folk craft ... poaching! Cenarth Falls, Dyfed, Wales, SA38 9JL Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A484 Website: National Coracle Centre Email: martinfowler7@aol.com Phone: 01239 710 507 Fax: 01239 710 507 Location map OS SN268 415 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

National Cycle Exhibition    The Exhibition is housed in The Automotive Palace, a restored 1930s showroom, and displays over 100 vintage and antique models. The Automobile Palace, Temple Street Llandrindod Wells, Powys, Wales, LD1 5DL Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A483 Website: National Cycle Exhibition Phone: 01597 825 531 Location map OS SO060611 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

National Museum of Wales    Galleries of Welsh and European art, including an excellent French Impressionist collection, as well as sculpture and ceramics. Look for the "Evolution of Wales" exhibit, which shows how the geology of Wales developed, and the "Natural History of Wales" section. Cathays Park, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, CF10 3NP Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: near Cardiff Castle, off A4161 Website: National Museum of Wales Phone: 02920 39795 Fax: 02920 573321 Location map OS ST179 762 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Neath Museum    Two galleries adorn this small museum in the heart of Neath. On the ground floor, displays explore the natural history and archaeology of the area, while upstairs you will find art and changing displays about the surrounding area. As well, exhibits show what life was like for soldiers at the Neath Roman Fort. The Gwyn Hall, 6 Orchard Street Neath, Glamorgan, Wales, SA11 1DT Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: off A465 Phone: 01639 645726 Location map OS SS754 976 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Nelson Museum and Local History Centre    A wonderful collection of memorabilia from the life of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Letters, pictures, weapons, ceramics, and more bring Britain's sea hero to life. Priory Street, Monmouth, Gwent, Wales, NP25 3XA Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: just off A466 Website: Nelson Museum and Local History Centre Phone: 01600 710630 Fax: 01600 710631 Location map OS SO512 132 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Old Police Station and Museum    Now housing the local Tourist Information Centre, this Victorian listed building was a police station from the late 19th century until 1971. The museum traces the history of Porthcawl and area and features a changing exhibition of local art as well as mementoes of WWII. John Street, Powthcawl, Glamorgan, Wales, CF36 3DT Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A4106 Phone: 01656 782 211 Location map OS SS818 771 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Owain Glyndwr Centre   Glyndwir (alternatively Glyndower or Glyndwr), cut a romantic swath through Welsh history. He led a rebellion against English rule in 1404, and established a Welsh Parliament, which supposedly met here at an earlier Parliament House. Glyndwir vanished in 1412, but his legend lives in historical displays, books, and documents depicting his life and that of Wales in medieval times. There is also a brass rubbing room in the museum. Parliament House, Machynlleth, Powys, Wales, SY20 8EE Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A489 Website: Owain Glyndwr Centre Phone: 01654 702401 Location map - Photos of Owain Glyndwr Centre OS SH749 009 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Pembrokeshire Motor Museum    Over 40 veteran and classic cars are on display, from a 1906 Rover to a 1969 Jaguar E-Type. As well, visitors may view cars undergoing restoration in the museum workshop. Keeston, Haverfordwest, Dyfed, Wales, SA62 6EJ Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: on A487, 4 m NW Haverfordwest Website: Pembrokeshire Motor Museum Email: mail@pembsmotormuseum.co.uk Location map OS SM897 191 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

Pontypool Museum    Housed in a Georgian stables, the museum traces the history of Torfaen with regularly changing exhibits. Park Buildings, Pontypool, Gwent, Wales, NP4 6JH Attraction Type: Museum Heritage Rating:   ? Location: off A4042, B4246 Website: Pontypool Museum Email: pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com Phone: 01495 752 036 Fax: 01495 752 043 Location map OS SO283 010 Nearest attractions and accommodation     Nearest: hotels - cottages - Bed and Breakfasts

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