Museums · South Wales
National Waterfront Museum
Also known as: Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau
In or near Swansea.
National Waterfront Museum — Museum of industrial and maritime history in Swansea, Wales, 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
- Swansea · 1.0 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
National Waterfront Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 2005. Managed by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. Part of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. Address: SA1 3RD. Wikidata describes it as: "Museum of industrial and maritime history in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6164°, -3.9386°.
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Official information
The National Waterfront Museum in Swansea showcases the history and heritage of Wales's industrial and maritime past. Visitors can explore various exhibitions and collections that highlight the region's cultural significance and innovations.
From the Wikipedia article
The National Waterfront Museum, Swansea or NWMS (Welsh: Amgueddfa Genedlaethol y Glannau) is a museum in Swansea, Wales, forming part of Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales. It is an Anchor Point of ERIH, The European Route of Industrial Heritage.
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Background
Architecture
Building and exhibition design was carried out by Wilkinson Eyre and Land Design Studio respectively, following an Architectural Design Competition managed by RIBA Competitions. The £33.5 million museum, which secured funding from the Welsh Development Agency and £11 million from the Heritage Lottery Fund was opened in October 2005.
Description
Consisting of a major new slate and glass building integrated with an existing Grade II listed warehouse (formerly the Swansea Industrial and Maritime Museum), the new museum deals with Wales' history of Industrial Revolution and innovation by combining significant historical artifacts with modern technologies, such as interactive touchscreens and multimedia presentation systems. although it is one of the first museums in the United Kingdom to feature multilingual voiceovers, as well as British Sign Language captioning on all interactive content.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6164, -3.9386
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 3RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Established
- 2005
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 1 km
- Opening
- Daily 10am–5pm
- Official site
- museum.wales
Sources
- wikidata: Q10994022 (CC0)
- wikipedia: National Waterfront Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: National Waterfront Museum (19125415205).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Waterfront Museum?
- National Waterfront Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 3RD), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is National Waterfront Museum?
- National Waterfront Museum — Museum of industrial and maritime history in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Waterfront Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 3RD.
- When was National Waterfront Museum built?
- Built or established in 2005.
- Who owns National Waterfront Museum?
- National Waterfront Museum is owned by |car_park = and operated by Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales.
- Is National Waterfront Museum free to visit?
- Yes, National Waterfront Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to National Waterfront Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 1.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 3RD.