Museums · South Wales
Egypt Centre
In or near Swansea.
Egypt Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
Bill Kasman — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea · 3.2 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Egypt Centre 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
The Egypt Centre, located within Swansea University, houses the largest collection of Egyptian artefacts in Wales. Visitors can explore various exhibits that showcase the wonders of ancient Egypt, including a recently restored coffin that will be displayed in the House of Death gallery.
Place summary
The Egypt Centre is a museum located in South Wales. It features a collection of ancient Egyptian artefacts, offering insights into the culture and history of ancient Egypt.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.6102, -3.9787
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Sketty
- Postcode
- SA2 8PZ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 3.2 km
- Opening
- Tu-Sa 10:00-16:00; PH off
- Official site
- www.egypt.swan.ac.uk
Sources
- osm: node/688512054 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Egypt Centre?
- Egypt Centre is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA2 8PZ), in the parish of Sketty.
- What is Egypt Centre?
- Egypt Centre — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Egypt Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA2 8PZ.
- Is Egypt Centre free to visit?
- Yes, Egypt Centre is free to enter.
- How do I get to Egypt Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 3.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA2 8PZ.