Museums · South Wales
Swansea Museum
Also known as: Amgueddfa Abertawe
In or near Swansea.
Swansea Museum — museum 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 · 0.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Swansea Museum is a museum in the United Kingdom. Managed by Swansea County Borough Council. Address: SA1 1SN. Wikidata describes it as: "museum in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 51.6178°, -3.9381°.
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Official information
Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales, showcasing a diverse collection that reflects the history and culture of Swansea. Visitors can explore various exhibits, including local archaeology, maritime history, and art.
From the Wikipedia article
The Swansea Museum in Swansea, Wales, UK is the oldest museum in Wales, created for and by the Royal Institution of South Wales in 1841 to house its collections and provide research and learning facilities.
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Background
History
Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales. It opened in 1841, founded by the Royal Institution of South Wales (RISW), a group of art and science enthusiasts, six years after the organisation's establishment. The museum is housed in a Grade II* listed building that was commissioned by the RISW, built in the neo-classical style and completed in 1841. The building was designed to house the RISW's array of collections as well as provide research and learning facilities. In 1990, guardianship of the Museum was transferred to City & County of Swansea. Under threat of closure, the Swansea City Council saved the building and its collections in 1996. Swansea Museum now provides free access to six…
Description
The Tramshed in the Marina displays memorabilia from the former street trams of Swansea and the Mumbles tram that ran around the edge of the bay from Swansea town centre to Mumbles pier. Originally part of the former Maritime and Industrial Museum, the Tramshed on the Dylan Thomas Square is now run by Swansea Museum. This conservatory-style gallery displays memorabilia from the street trams of Swansea, including the famous Mumbles train. Large windows illuminate a double-decker tram as well as a reconstruction of the original 1804 horse-drawn Mumbles train, the first passenger railway service in the world.
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- Coordinates
- 51.6178, -3.9381
- District
- Swansea
- Parish
- Waterfront
- Postcode
- SA1 1SN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Swansea West
- Nearest railway station
- Swansea — 0.9 km
- Official site
- www.swanseamuseum.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7653706 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Swansea Museum (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Swansea Museum (geograph 3954679).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Swansea Museum?
- Swansea Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SA1 1SN), in the parish of Waterfront.
- What is Swansea Museum?
- Swansea Museum — museum in Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Swansea Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode SA1 1SN.
- Who owns Swansea Museum?
- Swansea Museum is owned by |car_park = and operated by Swansea County Borough Council.
- Is Swansea Museum free to visit?
- Yes, Swansea Museum is free to enter.
- How do I get to Swansea Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Swansea, about 0.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SA1 1SN.