Museums · Mid Wales
Powysland Museum
In or near Montgomery Town F.C..
Powysland Museum — a museum in wales-mid, 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
- Welshpool · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Powysland Museum is a museum located in wales-mid, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Powysland Museum showcases the archaeology and social history of Montgomeryshire. Visitors can explore exhibits related to local trades, the railway, and significant historical events, as well as archaeological finds from various periods. The museum also offers an outreach program for educational institutions.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Powysland Museum is a museum located in Mid Wales. It showcases the history and culture of the region, featuring a variety of exhibits that highlight local heritage. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the area's past and its significance within Wales.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.6584, -3.1455
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Welshpool
- Postcode
- SY21 7AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01874 612394
- Nearest railway station
- Welshpool — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Monday 09:30 – 18:00; Tuesday 09:30 – 17:00; Wednesday 09:30 – 13:00; Friday 09:30 – 17:00; Saturday 09:30 – 13:00; closed Thursday and Sunday
- Official site
- storipowys.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/12543412449 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Powysland Museum?
- Powysland Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY21 7AQ), in the parish of Welshpool.
- What is Powysland Museum?
- Powysland Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Powysland Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY21 7AQ.
- Is Powysland Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Powysland Museum is part of the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Powysland Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Welshpool, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY21 7AQ.