Swansea Museum, Municipal museum in Maritime Quarter, Swansea, Wales.
The neoclassical building contains six galleries displaying collections ranging from maritime artifacts to local industrial heritage across multiple floors.
Founded in 1841 by the Royal Institution of South Wales, Swansea Museum represents the first and most established museum in the country of Wales.
The museum preserves Welsh traditions through exhibits including a traditional Welsh kitchen and maritime collections that reflect local industrial development.
Visitors can access the museum free of charge from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 16:30, with the last entry at 16:00.
A £3 million Jacob Jordaens painting study emerged in 2016 within the museum's collection, marking a notable discovery in European art history.
Location: Swansea
Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access
GPS coordinates: 51.61769,-3.93808
Latest update: March 6, 2025 21:58
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