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National Waterfront Museum, Swansea

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National Waterfront Museum

When it opens it's doors in Summer 2005, this £30.8 million landmark attraction will tell the story of Wales' industrial and maritime heritage and it's role in shaping today's economy and society. This exciting visitor experience will celebrate Welsh history, culture and achievement and will be the first to be built around the Welsh free museum entrance policy.

Based in Swansea's Maritime Quarter, the 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 in the UK; a centre for culture and

 

National Waterfront Museum at night, Swansea

| National Waterfront Museum |

education that will be visited by people from around the world and will ensure that Wales' rich industrial and maritime history is preserved for future generations.

Housed in an iconic building clad in Welsh slate, the National Waterfront Museum represents an exciting and innovative way to explore the development of the industrial revolution - through the eyes of the people whose lives it touched and transformed. The toil, the achievements, the defeats and the joys are revealed through the museum's creative exhibitions.

Children will particularly enjoy the working machinery. There are also cafes and gift shops overlooking the Marina. This is one of the UK's most imaginative exhibition spaces and must-see destinations.

 


Opening Timings

The Museum will be fully open to visitors from Tuesday 18 October 2005.

Daily: 10:00 - 17:00

Exceptions: a short Christmas break.


Directions

By Road: Located in Swansea's Maritime Quarter, and less than half a mile from the city centre.

From outside Swansea, exit the M4 at junction 42 westbound or junction 47 easbound, following the brown signs.

By Rail: The Museum is a 10 minute walk from Swansea Railway Station. Turn left down the High Street as far as Castle Square, then follow Princess Way to the traffic lights and across the pedestrian crossing to the Museum Park.

By Bus: Most bus services terminate at Swansea Quadrant Bus Station which is a 5 minute walk from the Museum.


Contact Info

Sarah Vining Smith,
Marketing & Communications Manager,
National Waterfront Museum
Queens Buildings
Cambrian Place
Swansea
SA1 1TW

Tel: +44 (0)1792 459640
Fax: +44 (0)1792 459641

Web: www.nmgw.ac.uk


Admission Prices


All: Free





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