Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Independent museum and art gallery in Tenby, Wales
The museum displays maritime artifacts, geological specimens, and archaeological findings across multiple exhibition spaces in a Grade II listed building.
Founded in 1878 through community efforts and financial support from local residents, the institution began with a collection of geological specimens from Rev. Gilbert N. Smith.
The art gallery contains works by Welsh artists Augustus and Gwen John, alongside paintings depicting local landscapes and maritime scenes of Pembrokeshire.
The museum opens daily from 10 am to 5 pm during summer months and five days per week in winter, with final entry at 4:30 pm.
Prince Charles marked the museum's 125th anniversary with a visit in 2003, highlighting its status as Wales's oldest independent museum.
Location: Pembrokeshire
Address: Castle Hl, Tenby SA70 7BP SA70 7BN SA70 7BN
Phone: 01834842809
Website: http://tenbymuseum.org.uk
GPS coordinates: 51.67232,-4.69487
Latest update: March 14, 2025 00:31
Tenby Castle
55 m
Tenby Castle Beach
72 m
Prince Consort Memorial
29 m
Church of St Julian
148 m
Former Fishermen's Rooms
131 m
Tenby Museum
5 m
The Old Coastguard House
49 m
The Hope and Anchor Public House
173 m
Five cannons around the Old Coastguard House
60 m
The Lifeboat Station
97 m
Laston House
110 m
St Catherine's House
85 m
Nos 1-16 Archway Stores
164 m
No 7 Rock Houses including area and forecourt railings
166 m
The Former Assembly Rooms
127 m
No 1 Rock Houses, including area railings
201 m
Harbour House
93 m
Former Lifeboat House
38 m
No 2 St Catherine's and area railings
77 m
Nos 1-4 The Stores
206 m
Sleeman's Stores
211 m
No 4 Rock Terrace
210 m
No 6 Lexden Terrace (lexden House)
128 m
Whitesands Gate
93 m
The Harbour Master's Office
122 m
No 2 Rock Houses
195 m
1,St Julian's Street, Tenby
141 m
The Pier, including four bollards
208 mReviews
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