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Museum Details
Carmarthenshire County Museum, Carmarthen
Abergwili
Carmarthen
SA31 2JG
Carmarthenshire
Wales
Collection details
Archaeology
Weapons and War
Natural Sciences
Costume and Textiles
Decorative and Applied Art
World Cultures
Fine Art
Medicine
Coins and Medals
Personalities
Archives
Science and Technology
Social History
Land Transport
Facilities
Parking: yes
Shop: yes
Baby changing facilities: yes
Study area: yes
Wheelchair access: yes
Visual disability facilities: yes
Contact details
General information (Tel)
:
01267 228 696
General information (Fax)
:
01267 223 830
E-mail
:
museums@carmarthenshire.gov.uk
Website
:
www.carmarthenshire.gov.uk/index.asp?locID=2666&docID=-1
Open
Mon-Sat 10.00-16.30
Closed
Christmas - New Year
Admission charges
Admission Free
Description
The County Museum presents many aspects of Carmarthenshire's rich and varied past. Displays include local archaeology, Egyptology, pottery, portraits, landscape paintings, Welsh furniture, costume, a Victorian schoolroom, life on the farm and the homefront in World War 2.
The building was once the palace of the Bishops of St. David's (1542-1974) and it was here that the New Testament was first translated into Welsh in 1567. Visitors can still see the tranquil, private chapel used by the bishops.
Trails
Treasures of the Swansea and Carmarthen Bays
Trysorau Abertawe a Baeau Caerfyrddin
General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Disability Access
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
Gardens open to public
Picnic area
General Education
Academic publications and resources available
Education facilities available
Loan service
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Gardens open to public
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Picnic area
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Shop
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