Museums · Mid Wales
Barmouth Sailors' Institute
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Barmouth Sailors' Institute — Community centre, heritage organisation and museum in the Barmouth, Wales, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Barmouth · 0.5 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Barmouth Sailors' Institute is a museum in North Wales. Built or established in 1890, it dates from the Victorian period. It sits within the Dwyfor Meirionnydd parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Barmouth, about 0.5 km away. Postcode area LL42.
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Official information
Barmouth Sailors' Institute is a historic building that serves as a community space reflecting Barmouth's maritime history. It offers visitors access to sea charts, photographs, and artifacts related to the local seafaring heritage, as well as facilities for games and reading materials.
Place summary
Barmouth Sailors' Institute is a museum located in Barmouth, North Wales. Established in 1890, this Victorian-era building serves as a testament to the maritime history of the area. It offers insights into the lives of sailors and the local fishing industry.
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- Coordinates
- 52.7196, -4.0516
- District
- Gwynedd
- Parish
- Barmouth
- Postcode
- LL42 1ET
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dwyfor Meirionnydd
- Established
- 1890
- Nearest railway station
- Barmouth — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Daily 9am–6pm
- Official site
- www.barsailinst.org.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q85546860 (CC0)
- commons: Barmouth Sailors Institute - geograph.org.uk - 7794342.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barmouth Sailors' Institute?
- Barmouth Sailors' Institute is in North Wales, United Kingdom (postcode LL42 1ET), in the parish of Barmouth.
- What is Barmouth Sailors' Institute?
- Barmouth Sailors' Institute — Community centre, heritage organisation and museum in the Barmouth, Wales, UK.
- How do I get to Barmouth Sailors' Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Barmouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode LL42 1ET.
- When was Barmouth Sailors' Institute built?
- Built or established in 1890.
- Is Barmouth Sailors' Institute free to visit?
- Yes, Barmouth Sailors' Institute is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barmouth Sailors' Institute?
- The nearest railway station is Barmouth, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode LL42 1ET.