Torfaen Museum

Torfaen Museum
Amgueddfa Torfaen (Welsh)
LocationPontypool Park, Pontypool, Wales
Coordinates51°42′13″N 3°02′23″W / 51.7035°N 3.0398°W / 51.7035; -3.0398
Visitors35,000 per year
Websitetorfaenmuseum.org.uk

Torfaen Museum (Welsh: Amgueddfa Torfaen; formerly the Valley Inheritance Museum and Pontypool Museum) is a local history museum located in Pontypool, Torfaen, South Wales. It is managed by a trust.

The museum is situated within the Georgian stable block that once formed part of residence of the Hanbury family – local ironmasters during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Background

It is an accredited[how?] museum, and is located in Pontypool, Torfaen.[1][2] It is managed by the Torfaen Museum Trust (Welsh: Ymddirieolaeth Amgueddfa Torfaen).[3]

Collections

The museum has permanent and visiting exhibitions throughout the year detailing the industrial, social and cultural heritage and history of the Torfaen valley and Pontypool. Collections include local artefacts (clocks, household objects, ephemera) and a large collection of Pontypool & Usk Japanware, which was produced from the mid-18th century. Local artists show at the museum.

The Dobell-Moseley Library & Archive is available for doing research into the local area.

References

  1. ^ TorfaenMuseum (7 October 2020). "Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum | Welsh Museums Festival". museums.wales. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  2. ^ "Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum | Torfaen County Borough Council". www.torfaen.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2024.
  3. ^ "TORFAEN MUSEUM TRUST LTD - Charity 507419". register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk. Retrieved 4 September 2024.