National Waterfront Museum
Swansea, Glamorgan and Cardiff
About National Waterfront Museum
A unique and captivating experience lies in wait at Wales's newest national museum!
The National Waterfront Museum offers stacks of fun and imaginative activities designed to appeal to and include all members of the family.
The events programme is stacked with interactive workshops, themed fun days, film screenings and arts and crafts, so there is something for visitors of all ages and interests. All activities are free of charge unless otherwise stated.
Visitors can soak up the history with a breathtaking mix of old and new in Swansea's maritime quarter. Dabble in the latest sensory technology that responds to hand gestures for an interactive experience, and be amazed at the ‘big things' that have contributed so much to the industrial history of our Wales.
Explore the industrial landscape with a panoramic video map, or learn about real lives from the past through digital street maps which you will still be able to recognise today.
The museum puts you in charge of the experience. You to delve as deeply into the exhibitions, displays and information as you want.
So come and visit them and lose yourself in the rich and enthralling history of Welsh industry and innovation.
Opening Times
Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Closed 25th December.
Pricing & Tickets
Free admission.
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Contact Details
Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter
Swansea
Glamorgan and Cardiff
SA1 3RD
Wales
Tel: 029 2057 3600
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