Museums · South Wales
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery
In or near Treorchy.
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery — 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
- Aberdare · 0.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery 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
Cynon Valley Museum is a local history museum located in Aberdare, showcasing the history and stories of the Cynon Valley through its extensive collection of over 20,000 objects, documents, and photographs. Visitors can explore two gallery spaces featuring regular exhibitions from local artists and community groups.
Place summary
Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery is a museum located in South Wales. It showcases the history and heritage of the Cynon Valley region, providing insights into local culture and industry.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7168, -3.4483
- District
- Rhondda Cynon Taf
- Parish
- Aberdare East
- Postcode
- CF44 8DW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Merthyr Tydfil and Aberdare
- Phone
- 01685 886729
- Nearest railway station
- Aberdare — 0.7 km
- Opening
- Tuesday to Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm
- Official site
- cynonvalleymuseum.wales
Sources
- osm: node/843478362 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery?
- Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode CF44 8DW), in the parish of Aberdare East.
- What is Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery?
- Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode CF44 8DW.
- How do I get to Cynon Valley Museum & Gallery?
- The nearest railway station is Aberdare, about 0.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode CF44 8DW.