Museums
Swansea residents urged to hit the trail for new year fun
People across Swansea are being encouraged to hit the trail to enjoy their local area.
New Carmarthenshire Archives building opens
Cllr Rob Evans, Chair of Carmarthenshire County Council, has unveiled a specially designed plaque to commemorate the official opening of…
‘That colliery holds our history’: Council aims to change the fortunes of the Cefn Coed Colliery Museum
Neath Port Talbot councillors have opted to retain Cefn Coed Colliery Museum with a view to growing it into a…
Expert advises closed colliery museum could have a bright future if funding is available
A museum and culture expert has recommended Neath Port Talbot Council should retain Cefn Coed Colliery Museum and make it…
Pendine ‘Attractor Project’ on course to open in Spring 2023
The construction of a brand-new "attractor facility" in Pendine has been completed, as constructors, Andrew Scott have handed the property…
Survey works will help decide future options for UK’s oldest tinplate works
Survey works are underway to determine future options for Kidwelly Industrial Museum, the UK’s oldest and only surviving tinplate works.…
Dream role for Egypt Centre’s new head
A childhood visit to a museum not only triggered Ken Griffin’s lifelong passion for Egyptology, it has also led to…
University’s Egypt Centre in running for top museum award
Swansea University’s Egypt Centre has been shortlisted for the Kids in Museums Family Friendly Museum Award, it was announced today.…
Review of locomotive replica amid slave trade links branded “wokeness getting out of control”
A decision to review a replica of the first steam-powered locomotive in Wales over claims it was linked to the…
Carmarthenshire Museum reopens for National Gallery painting exhibition
Art enthusiasts are being given the opportunity to view a masterpiece from the National Gallery’s Collection at Carmarthenshire Museum, as…