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Powysland Museum
    The Canal Wharf
Welshpool
SY21 7AQ
Powys
Wales
Collection details
Archaeology, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Land Transport, Natural Sciences, Social History, Weapons and War, World Cultures
Facilities
Study area: yes Wheelchair access: yes Visual disability facilities: yes
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Contact details
General information (Tel) : 01938 554656
Education & Access - Chris Ashton & Catherine Hart : access.powysland@powys.gov.uk
Curator : powysland@powys.gov.uk
PowyslandMuseum at Welshpool,Newtown Textile Museum, Llanidloes Museum, Radnor Museum and Brecon Museum and Art Gallery. Temporary Exhibition Programmes and Education & Access at Welshpool. : powysmuseums.powys.gov.uk
Open
Mon-Tues Thurs-Fri 1100-1300 1400-1700
Wed-Closed
May-September Sat-Sun 1000-1300 1400-1700
October-April Sat 1100-1400
Closed
Wed
Admission charges
Adults: £1.00
Concessions: £0.50
Children: Free
Residents of Powys: Free
Discounts
British Association of Friends of Museums
Cadw: Welsh Historic Monuments
English Heritage
Historic Scotland
International Council of Museums
Museums Association
National Trust
 
Description
Powysland Museum is a local museum with three permanent galleries depicting the archaeology and social history of the old county of Montgomeryshire. The museum also has a temporary exhibition gallery with changing exhibition throughout the year.

Articles
MGM 2004 - Meet The Queen Of Tears At Powysland Museum

Trails
Time Travel
Teithio drwy Amser

Available resources
The Montgomeryshire Canal at Welshpool
Welshpool Historic Town Trail
Welshpool Rock  Guided tour (Resource); Resource or activity pack
 

General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Foreign language leaflet or brochure available
Information point provided
Collections
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Events and resources for children and families
General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Secondary school education service available
Facilities
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Research facilities for academics