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Swansea Museum, Swansea

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Swansea Museum

Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales and is currently being restored to its former Victorian splendour. Set in the Maritime Quarter, the museum is a fascinating treasure house of local and foreign artefacts collected for the wonderment of Swansea citizens and visitors alike.

The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world. It has everything from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh Kitchen, displayed in six galleries. There are also many changing temporary exhibitions each year. It is a fascinating treasure house of Swansea's past history.

 

Swansea Museum, Swansea

| Swansea Museum |


The museum building was completed in 1841 in the grand style of Neo-Classical architecture. The museum is architecturally significant, and it has been listed as a Grade II* Building.

The museum gift shop sells good quality souvenirs including handmade Welsh pottery and glassware and fun and educational toys.

 


Opening Timings

Tue - Sun: 10am - 5pm (Last admission 4.40pm)

Closed: Mondays except Bank Holiday Mondays.


Directions

At the eastern entrance to Swansea on A4067 just past river bridge.

By Bus: Short walk from Quadrant Bus Station.


Contact Info

Swansea Museum
Victoria Road,
The Maritime Quarter,
Swansea
SA1 1SN

Tel: +44 (0)1792 653763
Fax : +44 (0)1792 652585

Web: www.swansea.gov.uk


Admission Prices


All: Free





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