Discover the best museums in Newtown and find out about the things to see and to do, exhibitions, opening hours, prices and discounts in the list of museums in Newtown, or apply filters and navigate through the map.
Newtown (Y Drenewydd in Welsh) is a historic market town situated in Powys, mid-Wales, on the banks of the River Severn. The town was established in the 13th century and grew significantly during the Industrial Revolution as a major center for the Welsh textile industry. It is notable as the birthplace of social reformer Robert Owen, whose innovative ideas on workers' rights and education influenced the cooperative movement worldwide.
Today, Newtown maintains its character as a bustling market town while preserving its industrial heritage through various cultural institutions. The town features a mix of historic architecture, including Victorian buildings and the remnants of its textile manufacturing past. Cultural life in Newtown is enriched by various venues and events, including the Oriel Davies Gallery, one of Wales' principal venues for contemporary art.
This overview contains all museums in and around Newtown. Curious about which museums there are in Newtown? These are the museums:
This is a selection of exhibitions in and around Newtown. Both current temporary as well as permanent exhibitions are listed. Visit the page of a museum to find out more about their activities and exhibitions. Want to know what is on display in Newtown? The following exhibitions are on display:
Unfortunately we don’t know about any discount passes in Newtown.
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