All art museums and attractions to visit in Wales

Wales (United Kingdom) has a lot to offer for art lovers. Below we list all 38 art museums that are located in Wales.

Do you like art and are you looking for the best art museums to visit in Wales? These are the ones:

  1. Cardiff Castle1

    Cardiff Castle

     Cardiff
  2. National Museum Cardiff2

    National Museum Cardiff

     Cardiff
    National Museum Cardiff is a museum in Cardiff. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Natural Sciences, Coins and Medals and Archaeology. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Evolution of Wales, Impressionist, La Parisienne, The Blue Lady, The
  3. Erddig3

    Erddig

     Wrexham
    Erddig Hall, located in Wrexham, Wales, is a Grade I listed property under the National Trust. The estate spans 1,900 acres and includes a country house constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. The property also features a 1,200-acre landscaped pleasure park and the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
  4. Tredegar House4

    Tredegar House

     Duffryn
    Tredegar House is a significant historical site in Newport, Wales. This mansion, built during the Charles II era in the 17th century, was the residence of the influential Morgan family, who later became the Lords Tredegar, for more than half a millennium. The house's rich history and architectural grandeur make it a fascinating destination for visitors interested in Welsh history and heritage.
  5. Chirk Castle5

    Chirk Castle

     Chirk
    Chirk Castle is a Grade I listed castle situated in Chirk, Wrexham County Borough, Wales. The castle, which was built in 1295, is now owned and managed by the National Trust. It was part of King Edward I's chain of fortresses across the north of Wales and served as the administrative centre for the Marcher Lordship of Chirkland.
  6. Penrhyn Castle6

    Penrhyn Castle

     Bangor
    The Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum is a unique destination for those interested in industrial railway equipment. Located within the historic Penrhyn Castle near Bangor in Wales, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the history and development of industrial railways. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including a range of narrow-gauge locomotives and other railway artifacts.
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    Royal Mint Museum

     Llantrisant
    The Royal Mint Museum, situated in Llantrisant, Wales, is a numismatics museum that showcases a collection of coins, medals, artwork, and minting equipment previously owned by the Royal Mint. This unique collection provides a fascinating insight into the history of money and the process of minting.
  8. Bodelwyddan Castle and Park8

    Bodelwyddan Castle and Park

     Bodelwyddan
    Bodelwyddan Castle and Park is a museum in Near Rhyl. The museum features exhibits related to Social History, Archives, Fine Art and Decorative and Applied Art.
  9. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery9

    Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery

     Merthyr Tydfil
    Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Merthyr Tydfil. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Archives, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, World Cultures, Costume and Textiles, Social History, Science and Technology, Coins and Medals and Music.
  10. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery10

    Tenby Museum and Art Gallery

     Tenby
    The Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, situated in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, holds the distinction of being the oldest independent museum in Wales. This historical significance adds to the charm and appeal of the museum, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists interested in Welsh history and culture.
  11. Plas Newydd, Llangollen11

    Plas Newydd, Llangollen

     Llangollen
    Plas Newydd, located in the town of Llangollen, Denbighshire, Wales, is a historic house that served as the residence of the Ladies of Llangollen, Lady Eleanor Butler and Sarah Ponsonby, for almost half a century. This house holds significant historical value and provides a glimpse into the lives of these two women who were known for their unconventional lifestyle during their time.
  12. Ceredigion Museum12

    Ceredigion Museum

     Aberystwyth
    The Ceredigion Museum is situated at the Coliseum on Terrace Road in Aberystwyth. This unique museum is housed in a beautifully restored Edwardian theatre, providing a distinctive setting for its exhibits. The management of the museum is under the Ceredigion County Council.
  13. Tretower Court and Castle13

    Tretower Court and Castle

     Tretower
    Tretower Court is a medieval manor house located in Powys, Wales. It is recognized as one of the most beautiful medieval properties in the country. The manor house is a Grade I listed building, reflecting its historical and architectural significance. Visitors can explore the manor house and its grounds, which offer a glimpse into the past and the rich history of Wales.
  14. Dylan Thomas Birth Place14

    Dylan Thomas Birth Place

     Uplands
    5 Cwmdonkin Drive - the birthplace in Swansea of the poet and writer Dylan Thomas - has been restored to its condition in 1914 when bought as a new house by the Thomas family a few months before Dylan was born in the front bedroom and where he lived for 23 years and wrote over two thirds his publish
  15. Oriel Ynys Môn15

    Oriel Ynys Môn

     Rhosmeirch
    Oriel Môn, situated in Llangefni, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Wales, serves as both a museum and an arts centre. This unique combination offers visitors a chance to explore a wide range of exhibits and activities, making it a versatile destination for those interested in various aspects of art and history.
  16. Carmarthenshire Museum16

    Carmarthenshire Museum

     Abergwili
    The Carmarthenshire County Museum is situated in the historic county town of Carmarthen, in Carmarthenshire, Wales. Its exact location is Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG. This museum is a significant cultural institution in the region, managed by the Carmarthenshire County Council.
  17. Llandudno Museum and Gallery17

    Llandudno Museum and Gallery

     Llandudno
    Llandudno Museum and Art Gallery is responsible for a unique collection which tells the story of Llandudno over 340 million years. Llandudno museum was founded by Francis Edouard Chardon in 1925. Chardon bequeathed his home, Rapallo House, and his collection of decorative and fine arts and artefacts
  18. Mostyn, Wales, UK18

    Mostyn, Wales, UK

     Llandudno
    Mostyn, located in Llandudno, North Wales, is a public art gallery that was formerly known as Oriel Mostyn. The name 'Oriel' is Welsh for 'Gallery', but the institution was rebranded as simply Mostyn following its revamp in 2010. This gallery is a significant cultural landmark in the region, offering visitors a chance to explore a variety of art exhibits.
  19. MOMA, Wales19

    MOMA, Wales

     Machynlleth
    MOMA Machynlleth, previously known as MOMA Wales, is an arts centre and gallery situated in Machynlleth, Powys, Wales. It is adjacent to Y Tabernacl, a former Wesleyan chapel that was converted into a centre for performing arts in the mid-1980s. The museum has grown alongside it, boasting six exhibition spaces.
  20. Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery20

    Parc Howard Museum and Art Gallery

     Llanelli
    Parc Howard Museum & Art Gallery is located in a 19th-century Italianate country house, nestled within 24 acres of parkland. This beautiful location is situated north of the town centre of Llanelli in Carmarthenshire, Wales. The museum and art gallery offer a unique blend of history, art, and nature, making it a worthwhile destination for tourists.
  21. Nantclwyd Y Dre21

    Nantclwyd Y Dre

     Ruthin
  22. Nantgarw China Works & Museum22

    Nantgarw China Works & Museum

     Nantgarw
    Nantgarw China Works Museum is a museum in Nantgarw. The museum features exhibits related to Decorative and Applied Art, Science and Technology and Archaeology.
  23. Newport Museum and Art Gallery23

    Newport Museum and Art Gallery

     Newport
    The Newport Museum and Art Gallery, also known as the City Museum, is a multifaceted cultural institution located in the heart of Newport city centre. It is conveniently situated on John Frost Square, adjacent to the Kingsway Shopping Centre, making it easily accessible for visitors. The museum, library, and art gallery offer a diverse range of exhibits and collections, providing a comprehensive insight into the rich history and culture of Newport and Wales.
  24. Storiel -Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery24

    Storiel -Gwynedd Museum and Art Gallery

     Bangor
    The Bangor Town Hall, previously known as The Bishop's Palace, is a municipal building located on Ffordd Deiniol in Bangor, Gwynedd, Wales. This structure, which is now utilized as a museum, is a Grade II listed building. It was originally commissioned by the Bishop of Bangor, likely Arthur Bulkeley, as his residence and was completed around 1546. The building has undergone several extensions and renovations over the years, and it ceased to be the bishop's residence in 1900.
  25. Oriel Davies Gallery25

    Oriel Davies Gallery

     Newtown
    Oriel Davies Gallery is based in Newtown, Powys in the Severn Valley area of the Welsh Borders. Oriel Davies runs a visual arts exhibitions programme throughout the year, showing national and international art and craft from Wales, other parts of the UK and abroad. Oriel Davies also organises a full
  26. Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture26

    Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture

     Berriew
    Andrew Logan Museum of Sculpture is a museum dedicated to the work of the internationally renowned artist and sculptor Andrew Logan, near Welshpool in Powys, Wales. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include: Egypt Revisited; Crown Jewels, Thrones and Andrew's host and hostess costumes f
  27. Cynon Valley Museum27

    Cynon Valley Museum

     Aberdare
    Come along to the Cynon Valley Museum to discover the history of the people who worked and lived here. The museum also displays wall-mounted and 3D art in two temporary exhibition spaces, all produced by locally based artists. The Shop sells handmade homeware, art and gifts. Our cafe is open everyd
  28. Newtown Textile Museum28

    Newtown Textile Museum

     Newtown
    Newtown Textile Museum is located in an 1830s hand-loom weaving 'factory'. The building consisted of six back-to-back cottages on the lower floors and two large rooms which housed up to 22 handlooms on the top two floors. It gives visitors a chance to see how the handloom weavers of the mid-19th ce
  29. St Winefride's Well Museum29

    St Winefride's Well Museum

     Holywell
    St Winefride's Well, known as Ffynnon Wenffrewi in Welsh, is a significant historical site located in Holywell, Flintshire, Wales. It holds the distinction of being the oldest continuously visited pilgrimage site in Britain. The well is a Grade I listed building and a scheduled ancient monument, reflecting its historical and architectural importance.
  30. Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery30

    Brecknock Museum and Art Gallery

     Brecon
    Y Gaer, located in Glamorgan Street, Brecon, Powys, Wales, is a municipal structure that houses a museum, an art gallery, and a library. This complex offers a rich cultural experience for visitors, with a variety of exhibits and collections to explore. The museum, in particular, boasts a collection that includes a tombstone of a young cavalryman called Candidus, found at Y Gaer, a local Roman fort.
  31. Aberystwyth University Gallery and Museum31

    Aberystwyth University Gallery and Museum

     Aberystwyth
    Aberystwyth University Gallery and Museum is a museum in Aberystwyth. The museum features exhibits related to: coins and medals, fine art, world cultures, decorative and applied art and archives.
  32. Brynmawr Museum & Historical Society32

    Brynmawr Museum & Historical Society

     Brynmawr
    Brynmawr Museum and Historical Society is a museum in Brynmawr. The museum features exhibits related to Medicine, Agriculture, Literature, Weapons and War, Social History, Design, Fine Art, Film and Media, Coins and Medals, Photography, Industry, Archives, Toys and Hobbies, Archaeology, Religion, M
  33. Museum Of Welsh Textiles33

    Museum Of Welsh Textiles

     Whitton
    About Museum Of Welsh Textiles... The Old School Whitton is a Museum Gallery and Teaching Centre, and home of the Museum of Welsh Textiles. The Museum Has access to an extensive collection of Welsh Woven Textiles, Blankets, Quilts and Costume, Each year we select a different part of the collection f
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    Radnorshire Museum

     Llandrindod Wells
    Radnorshire Museum is a museum in Llandrindod Wells. The museum features exhibits related to Fine Art, Social History, Archaeology, Photography, Personalities, Toys and Hobbies, Medicine, Decorative and Applied Art, Coins and Medals and Sport. Key themes, people and exhibits in the museum include Th
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    Rhayader Museum and Art Gallery

     Rhayader
    The Museum Gallery explores how landscape, culture and the social and economic environments shape the community. The Exhibition Gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions. The shop offers a changing range of contemporary ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, books and gifts.
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    Rhyl Library Museum and Arts Centre

     Rhyl
    Rhyl Library Museum and Arts Centre is a museum in Rhyl. The museum features exhibits related to: land transport, maritime, medicine and social history.
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    Mold Museum

     Mold
    The museum traces the fascinating history of Mold. You can see Bronze Age treasures including axes, jewellery and a replica of the famous gold cape. Learn about some of Mold's most famous residents including the novelist Daniel Owen who is seen in his reconstructed tailor's shop and study.
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    Buckley Library, Museum and Gallery

     Buckley
    The museum, located on the first floor of the public library, tells the story of Buckley's place as a major centre for the pottery and brick industries from medieval times through to the Twentieth Century. Visitors can see many of Buckley's finest wares on display and browse through the extensive lo