Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, Independent museum and art gallery in Tenby, Wales
Description
Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is an independent museum and gallery housed in a historic protected building in the town. The collections display maritime objects, geological materials, and archaeological finds distributed across multiple exhibition spaces.
History
The museum was founded in 1878 when a local reverend's geological collection formed the basis for what would become the institution. Community donations and support allowed it to grow and expand its collections over the following decades.
Culture
The gallery space features works by artists connected to the region, including paintings of local landscapes and maritime subjects. You can see how the area's scenery and coastline have inspired artists over time.
Practical
The building is located in central Tenby and easy to reach on foot. Morning visits work well if you want to spend time moving through the galleries without feeling rushed through the exhibition spaces.
Did you know?
Some of the oldest human remains found in Wales are displayed here, giving visitors a glimpse into life in this region thousands of years ago. These finds connect the museum to the deeper past of the surrounding landscape.
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Former Lifeboat House
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Sleeman's Stores
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No 4 Rock Terrace
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No 6 Lexden Terrace (lexden House)
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