Carmarthenshire County Museum
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Discover local archaeology, Egyptology, pottery, portraits, landscape paintings, Welsh furniture and costume at Carmarthenshire County Museum in south Wales.
Housed within the grand walls of the former Bishop’s Palace, Carmarthenshire Museum, also known as Abergwili Amgueddfa Sir Gâr, boasts a collection spanning centuries, offering a glimpse into the lives, traditions, and achievements of the people who called this region home.
A journey through time
Explore the history of life in the region through exhibits on farming practices, homeware from bygone eras, and a meticulously recreated Victorian schoolroom. Delve into the artistic heritage of Carmarthenshire with displays of local crafts, from lovespoons, to Llanelly Pottery, to landscape paintings. The museum also houses a surprising collection of Egyptian antiquities.
A place for all ages
Families with young children can enjoy interactive displays and explore the Discovery Gallery, designed specifically to spark curiosity and ignite a love for history. The museum also regularly hosts events and workshops, providing deeper insights into specific aspects of Carmarthenshire’s rich heritage.
The birthplace of Welsh prose
The walls of the Bishop’s Palace witnessed the translation of the New Testament into Welsh in 1567. This event played a crucial role in the development and standardisation of the Welsh language.
Carmarthenshire Museum is one of 23 arts and heritage organisations selected to take part in the development phase of Art Fund's Going Places - a new UK-wide programme that will engage underrepresented audiences with museum collections through collaborative touring exhibitions.
Visitor information
Address
Abergwili, Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire, SA31 2JG
01267 228696
Opening times
Wed - Sun 10:00am - 4:30pm. Open every day during local school holidays.
Closures: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year. Carmarthenshire Museum will be closed for building works from January 2020 to January 2021.
Exclusions and safety measures
Closures: Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year. Carmarthenshire Museum will be closed for building works from January 2020 to January 2021.
Refurbishments
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