Dylan Thomas Centre
The Dylan Thomas Centre is home to a permanent exhibition, ‘Love the Words’, which opened on 27 October 2014, Dylan’s 100th birthday.
The interactive displays tell the story of the work, life and cultural context of one of the twentieth century’s most significant writers, and the exhibition includes a learning space, activities for children, and a temporary exhibition area.
Originally built in 1825 and formerly Swansea’s Guildhall, the Dylan Thomas Centre is located in Swansea’s Maritime Quarter near the west bank of the River Tawe. It is close to Swansea City Centre and was recently linked to the ‘SA1 Waterfront’ rejuvenated dockland area on the east bank of the Tawe by the iconic ‘sail-bridge’. Other cultural and heritage sites within easy walking distance include Swansea Museum, the National Waterfront Museum, the Glynn Vivian Art Gallery and the Grand Theatre.
The 'Love the Words' exhibition tells the story of Dylan's life, work and legacy, from his birth on 27 October 1914 in Swansea to his death on 9 November 1953 in New York. The Dylan Thomas Centre also hosts a range of events throughout the year.
During his lifetime he wrote many great poems, including ‘Fern Hill’, ‘The hunchback in the park’ and of course ‘Do not go gentle into that good night’. He is also famous for writing the ‘play for voices’ Under Milk Wood, and the collection of stories, Portrait of the Artist as a Young Dog.
Dylan Thomas was born in Cwmdonkin Drive in the Uplands area of Swansea and much of his work was influenced by many of the places in and around Swansea Bay, Mumbles and Gower.
Open Hours
Currently open from 10am to 4.30pm, from Wednesday to Sunday.
Entry is free.
