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Museums in Wales (R-Z)

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Browse this directory of museums in Wales by region (see our regional map) or alphabetically (this page).

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 Robert Owen Memorial Museum
  

Robert Owen was a successful industrialist, but more importantly, he was a social reformer whose ideas on the ethical treatment of workers scandalised his 19th century contemporaries. His idealistic model village at New Lanark earned him the title, "the father of socialism". Owen is buried in the churchyard of St. Mary's here in Newtown, but his life is preserved in this museum.
The Cross, Broad Street Newtown, Powys, Wales, SY16 2BB

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: just off A483
Website: Robert Owen Memorial Museum
Email: johnd.robert-owen@midwales.com
Phone: 01686 626 345
Fax: 01686 626 345
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OS SO109 917

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 South Wales Borderers Museum
  

Uniforms, weapons, and other regalia and mementoes of the 24th Regiment, Militia and Volunteer Units, from 1689 to 1969.
The Barracks, Brecon, Powys, Wales, LD3 7EB

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on B4601
Website: South Wales Borderers Museum
Email: swb@rrw.org.uk
Phone: 01874 613310
Fax: 01874 613275
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OS SO050 283

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 South Wales Miners Museum
  

South Wales Miners Museum Museum detailing the harsh life of a South Wales miner. Photos, mining gear, and recreations of underground mines and a miner's cottage.
Afan Argoed Country Park, Cymmer, Glamorgan, Wales, SA13 3HG

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: at edge of County Park, on A4107
Website: South Wales Miners Museum
Email: mail@southwalesminersmuseum.com
Phone: 01639 850564
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OS SS822 949

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 Talyllyn Railway and Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
  

This narrow gauge railway has been in operation since 1865. The line used to carry slate from Abergynolwyn, now it carries tourists on a 7 mile winding journey through lovely countryside to a walking area. The railway station house houses the museum, full of engines and displays from the days when steam was king.
Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, LL36 9EY

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on A493
Website: Talyllyn Railway and Narrow Gauge Railway Museum
Email: enquiries@ngrm.net
Phone: 0654 710 472
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OS SH586 005

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 Teapot Museum
  

Without a doubt one of the world's most beloved and treasured museums. Well, OK, I exaggerate a teeny bit, but if you want to trace the history of that most British of pastimes, tea drinking, this is the place to come. Hundreds of teapots are on display, dating all the way back to 1740.
25 Castle Street, Conwy, Gwynedd, Wales, LL32 8AY

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on A547
Email: info@teapotworld.co.uk
Phone: 01492 593 429
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OS SH782 776

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 Techniquest
  

Techniquest A "science discovery centre" full of hands-on exhibits illustrating scientific principles. Explore a Planetarium, Science Laboratory, and hi-tech Theatre. The museum houses an ongoing program of special events and exhibits.
Stuart Street, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, CF10 5BW

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: on A4232
Website: Techniquest
Phone: 029 20 475 475
Fax: 02920 482 517
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OS ST190744

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 Turner House Gallery
  

Turner House Gallery Turner House Gallery is now operated by Ffotogallery, who specialise in the presentation and interpretation of photography in Wales. An important venue for the exploration and enjoyment of the photographic arts.
Plymouth Road, Penarth, Cardiff, Glamorgan, Wales, CF64 3DM

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: 5 miles S Cardiff city centre
Website: Turner House Gallery
Email: turnerhouse@ffotogallery.org
Phone: 029 2070 8870
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OS ST180 711

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 Welsh Slate Museum
  

Welsh Slate Museum Museum housed in Victorian workshops near the huge Dinorwig quarry. There are slate-splitting demonstrations, multi-media presentations, and tours of the workshops and foundries used during the heyday of slate quarrying in the 19th century. The site also maintains the largest working watermill in Britain and four restored quarrymen's cottages
Llanberis, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4TY

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Location: off A4086
Website: Welsh Slate Museum
Phone: 01286 870630
Fax: 01286 871906
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OS SH585602

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 West Wales Museum of Childhood
  

With exhibits intriguingly entitled The Welsh Gallery, Old Schoolroom, Transports of Delight, and the Railway Room, as well as themed exhibits and a timeline of toys through the years, the West Wales Museum of Childhood is sure to delight.
Pen-ffynnon, Llangeler, Dyfed, Wales, SA44 5EY

Attraction Type: Museum
Heritage Rating: Heritage Rating  ?
Website: West Wales Museum of Childhood
Email: info@toymuseumwales.co.uk
Phone: 01559 370 428
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OS SN366 401

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