Museums · Mid Wales
Robert Owen Museum
In or near Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
Robert Owen Museum — museum in Newtown, Powys, 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
- Newtown · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Robert Owen Museum is a museum in Mid Wales. Built or established in 1983, it dates from the modern period. It sits within the Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area SY16.
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Official information
The Robert Owen Museum celebrates the life and ideas of Robert Owen, a key figure in the co-operative movement and social reform. Visitors can learn about his contributions to education and working conditions, as well as his impact on society today.
Place summary
The Robert Owen Museum is located in Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn, Mid Wales. Established in 1983, this modern museum is dedicated to the life and work of the social reformer Robert Owen. It provides insights into his contributions to education and cooperative movements.
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- Coordinates
- 52.5153, -3.3150
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
- Postcode
- SY16 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01686 625544
- Established
- 1983
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Weekdays only: 11am – 3pm
- Official site
- www.robertowenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q24228347 (CC0)
- commons: The Robert Owen Museum, Newtown.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Robert Owen Museum?
- Robert Owen Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 2BB), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
- What is Robert Owen Museum?
- Robert Owen Museum — museum in Newtown, Powys, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Robert Owen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY16 2BB.
- When was Robert Owen Museum built?
- Built or established in 1983.
- How do I get to Robert Owen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 2BB.