Museums · South Wales
Blaenafon Community Museum
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Blaenafon Community Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level · 0.5 km
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Blaenafon Community Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Blaenafon Community Museum is a small museum dedicated to showcasing the cultural heritage of Blaenavon. Visitors can explore various exhibitions related to local history, including displays on recreation, war heroes, and community life.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Blaenafon Community Museum is located in South Wales, NP4. This museum focuses on the industrial heritage of the area, showcasing local history and culture.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7732, -3.0864
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Blaenavon
- Postcode
- NP4 9PT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- +44 1495 790 991
- Nearest railway station
- Blaenavon High Level — 0.5 km
- Opening
- Mo-Tu 10:00-15:00; We Off; Th Off; Fr 10:00-15:00; Sa 10:00-13:00; Su Off
- Official site
- blaenavonmuseum.wixsite.com
Sources
- osm: node/12228046858 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Blaenafon Community Museum?
- Blaenafon Community Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 9PT), in the parish of Blaenavon.
- What is Blaenafon Community Museum?
- Blaenafon Community Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Blaenafon Community Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 9PT.
- Is Blaenafon Community Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Blaenafon Community Museum is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Blaenafon Community Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Blaenavon High Level, about 0.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 9PT.