Museums · Mid Wales
The Robert Owen Museum
In or near Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
The Robert Owen 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
- Newtown · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
The Robert Owen 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
The Robert Owen Museum is dedicated to the life and ideas of Robert Owen, a significant figure in the co-operative movement and social reform. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight his contributions to education and working conditions, as well as his impact on society.
Place summary
The Robert Owen Museum is a museum located in Mid Wales. It is dedicated to the life and work of Robert Owen, a prominent social reformer and pioneer of the cooperative movement. The museum offers insights into Owen's contributions to social change and education.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 52.5154, -3.3150
- District
- Powys
- Parish
- Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn
- Postcode
- SY16 2BB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr
- Phone
- 01686 625544
- Nearest railway station
- Newtown — 0.4 km
- Opening
- Weekdays only: 11am – 3pm
- Official site
- www.robertowenmuseum.co.uk
Sources
- osm: way/649032010 (ODbL)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Robert Owen Museum?
- The Robert Owen Museum is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY16 2BB), in the parish of Newtown and Llanllwchaiarn.
- What is The Robert Owen Museum?
- The Robert Owen Museum — a museum in wales-mid, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Robert Owen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY16 2BB.
- How do I get to The Robert Owen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Newtown, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY16 2BB.