Museums · South Wales
Torfaen Museum
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Torfaen Museum — a museum in wales-south, 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
- Pontypool and New Inn · 1.9 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Torfaen Museum is a museum located in wales-south, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Torfaen Museum showcases the history and heritage of the Torfaen area through various exhibitions and collections. Visitors can explore artifacts related to local industries, social history, and the unique Japanware collection. The museum is housed in a historic Georgian stable block, providing a glimpse into the region's past.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: River Wye SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Torfaen Museum is located in South Wales, postcode NP4. This museum showcases the local history and heritage of the Torfaen area, offering insight into its cultural significance.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7037, -3.0397
- District
- Torfaen
- Parish
- Pontymoile
- Postcode
- NP4 6JH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torfaen
- Phone
- 01495 752036
- Nearest railway station
- Pontypool and New Inn — 1.9 km
- Opening
- Tuesday 10am - 12 noon; Wednesday 10am - 4pm; Saturday 1pm - 4pm
- Official site
- torfaenmuseum.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/7070709865 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Torfaen Museum?
- Torfaen Museum is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode NP4 6JH), in the parish of Pontymoile.
- What is Torfaen Museum?
- Torfaen Museum — a museum in wales-south, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Torfaen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode NP4 6JH.
- Is Torfaen Museum a protected site?
- Yes — Torfaen Museum is part of the River Wye SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Torfaen Museum?
- The nearest railway station is Pontypool and New Inn, about 1.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode NP4 6JH.