Swansea Museum
Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales, and a fascinating treasure house of Swansea’s past history. The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world. In the main museum building we have everything from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh Kitchen, displayed in six galleries.
Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales, and a fascinating treasure house of Swansea’s history. The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world.
In the main museum building we have everything from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh Kitchen, displayed in six galleries. There are also many changing temporary exhibitions each year.
Planning your visit
Free Entry
| Opening Times | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed (Open Bank Holidays) |
| Tuesday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Friday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 4:30pm |
Please note that the doors of the museum close at 4pm, however visitors can remain until 4:30pm
Quiet Hour
Swansea Museum’s Quiet Hour is from 15:30 to 16:30 every day.
All screens and sounds will be switched off during this time.
Facilities
- Permanent Galleries & Temporary Exhibitions
- Free Activities & Events
- Shop
- Toilets
- 3 in total
- 2 Accessible
- 1 baby changing station (wipes & nappies often available by request)
- All with free period products provided by STOPP
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot & cold water available by request
- Outdoor picnic area
- Onsite Parking (see details below)
- Lift to all floors (please check on the day of your visit to ensure lift is available)
If you have any questions or concerns, please ring 01792653763 or email the museum.
Parking at Swansea Museum
At the front of the museum we have spaces for four visitor’s cars. (free)
At the back of the museum there are five spaces for cars for visitors.
This is a gated car park and is open from 10:00 till 16:00. (free)
There are four to five spaces across the road at the front of the museum with a 1 hour no return limit. (free)
At the side of the museum, just outside our back car park, there are two to three disabled spaces. (free)
Have a look at the events and exhibitions taking place at Swansea Museum. Enjoy varied exhibitions about Swansea’s past, all FREE to attend at Swansea Museum.
