Museums in Carmarthenshire, South Wales

AMGUEDDFEYDD yn SIR GAERFYRDDIN

Carmarthenshire County Museum Amgueddfa Sir Gaerfyrddin

Abergwili Abergwili
Carmarthen Caerfyrddin
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin
SA31 2JG SA31 2JG

Tel/Ffôn: 01267 231 691
Fax/Ffacs: 01267 223 830
E-Mail/E-Bost: cdelaney@carmarthenshire.gov.org

A museum of Carmarthenshire’s past, featuring a rich array of treasures from mammoth bones to Roman gold. Set in what was once the Palace of the Bishops of St. Davids and surrounded by parkland.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

All year Drwy Flwyddyn
Monday to Saturday Dydd Llun hyd Dydd Sadwrn
10.00am – 4.30pm 10.00am – 4.30pm
Closed Ar Gau
Good Friday Gwener y Groglith
Christmas Day Ddydd Nadolig
Boxing Day Gwyl San Steffan
New Year’s Day Dydd Calan
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Take the A40 to Carmarthen, the village of Abergwili is just outside Carmarthen with the museum on your right.

Carmarthen Heritage Center Canolfan Treftadaeth Sir Gaerfyrddin

The Quay Y Cei
Carmarthen Caerfyrddin
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01267 223 788

New center tracing Carmarthen’s history from AD75 to the present day.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

Easter Holidays Gwyliau’r Pasg
Spring Bank Holiday to October 31st Gwyliau Banc Gwanwyn hyd 31fed Hydref
Monday to Saturday Dydd Llyn hyd Dydd Sadwrn
10.00am – 5.00pm 10.00am – 5.00pm
Also throughout August… Hefyd Drwy Awst…
Sunday’s Dyddiau Sul
2.00pm – 5.00pm 2.00pm – 5.00pm
November 1st to Easter Holidays Tachwedd 1af hyd Gwyliau’r Pasg
End Easter Holidays to Spring Bank Holiday Diwedd Gwyliau’r Pasg hyd Gwyliau Banc Gwanwyn
Wednesday & Saturday only Dydd Mercher & Dydd Sadwrn yn unig
11.00am – 4.00pm 11.00am – 4.00pm
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Take either the A48 or A40 to Carmarthen, the museum is on Carmarthen Quay

Dylan Thomas Boathouse Museum Amgueddfa Cartref Dylan Thomas

Dylan’s Walk Rhodfa Dylan
Laugharne Talacharn
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01994 427 420

The Boathouse is where Dylan Thomas the world famous Welsh poet spent his last four years of life. It is now a tribute & memorial to this great writer. The Boathouse offers the facilities of visual presentations, books, tours & educational visits. There is also a tearoom for refreshments.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

All Year Drwy Flwyddyn
Admission – Phone for details Mynediad – Ffôn

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Take either the A40 or A48 to Carmarthen then take the A40 to St Clears

Kidwelly Industrial Museum Amgueddfa Ddiwydiannol Cydweli

Kidwelly Cydweli
Carmarthen Caerfyrddin
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01554 891 078

Museum of Carmarthenshire’s industrial past, including a unique opportunity to see how tinplate was made by hand.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

Easter Weekend Benwythnosau Gwyliau’r Pasg
May Day Weekend Calan Mai
Spring Bank Holiday to the 31st of August Gwyliau Banc Gwanwyn hyd Awst 31ain
Monday to Friday Dydd Llun hyd Dydd Gwener
10.00am – 5.00pm 10.00am – 5.00pm
Saturday & Sundays Dydd Sadwrn & Dydd Sul
2.00pm – 5.00pm 2.00pm – 5.00pm
Last Entry at 4.00pm Mynediad Olaf 4.00pm
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Museum of Speed Amgueddfa Cyflymder Pentwyn

Pendine Pentwyn
Carmarthen Caerfyrddin
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01994 453 488

Museum dedicated to the history of Pendine’s ‘Sands of Speed’ displaying record breaking vehicles. Dramatic new building overlooking Pendine beach.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

Easter Holidays Gwyliau’r Pasg
Spring Bank Holiday to September 30th Gwyl Banc Gwanwyn hyd Medi 30th
Monday to Friday Dydd Gwener hyd Dydd Llun
End of Easter Holidays to Diwedd Gwyliau’r Pasg hyd Gwyl Banc
Spring Bank Holiday Gwanwyn
October 1st to October 31st Hydref 1af hyd Hydref 31ain
Friday to Monday Dydd Gwener hyd Dydd Llun
November 1st to Spring Bank Holiday 1af Tachwedd hyd Gwyl Banc Gwanwyn
Closed Ar Gau
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry Amgueddfa Cymraeg

Dre-fach Felindre Dre-fach Felindre
Newcastle Emlyn Castellnewydd Emlyn
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01559 370 929

The Museum of the Welsh Woollen Industry tells the fascinating story of the traditional wool industry in Wales. In the Museum you will find centuries-old techniques and technology, alongside a working woollen mill, still producing for the modern market.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

April to September Ebrill hyd Medi
Monday to Saturday Dydd Llun hyd Dydd Sadwrn
10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
October to March Hydref hyd Mawrth
Monday to Friday Dydd Llun hyd Dydd Gwener
10.00am - 5.00pm 10.00am - 5.00pm
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL

Directions/Cyfeiriadau:

Take the A484 north from Carmarthen, drive for approximately 16 miles north & turn off the A484 to the village of Dre-fach Felindre. The museum is situated in the village.

Parc Howard Museum & Art Gallery Amgueddfa Parc Howard

Park Howard Parc Howard
Llanelli Llanelly
Carmarthenshire Sir Gaerfyrddin

Tel/Ffôn: 01554 772 029

A museum & art gallery housed in the former Parc Howard Mansion, displaying the history of Llanelli & a superb collection of local paintings & Llanelli pottery.

Opening Dates & Hours: Diwrnod A Oriau Agor:

April 1st to September 30th 1af Ebrill hyd 30ain Medi
Monday to Friday Dydd Llun hyd Dydd Gwener
11.00am – 1.00pm, 2.00pm – 6.00pm 11.00am – 1.00pm, 2.00pm – 6.00pm
Saturday & Sunday Dydd Sadwrn & Dydd Sul
2.00pm – 6.00pm 2.00pm – 6.00pm
October 1st to March 31st Hydref 1af hyd 31ain Mawrth
Monday to Friday Dydd Sadwrn & Dydd Sul
11.00am – 1.00pm. 2.00pm – 4.00pm 11.00am – 1.00pm. 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Saturday & Sunday Dydd Sadwrn & Dydd Sul
2.00pm – 4.00pm 2.00pm – 4.00pm
Christmas Day Ddydd Nadolig
Boxing Day Gwyl San Steffan
New Years Day Dydd Calan
Closed Ar Gau
Admission – FREE Mynediad – DI-DÂL