National Waterfront Museum, Maritime museum in Swansea Marina, Wales.
The National Waterfront Museum contains fifteen thematic galleries displaying over three centuries of Welsh industrial and maritime development through exhibits and artifacts.
The museum building stands on the former South Dock from 1859, when Swansea functioned as a primary industrial center for copper production and maritime trade.
The exhibitions present industrial machinery, maritime equipment, and technological innovations that shaped Welsh society from the 1800s to the present day.
The museum welcomes visitors every day from 10:00 to 17:00, offering free entry, complete wheelchair access, and interactive displays throughout all sections.
Touch screen stations accompany physical artifacts in each gallery, allowing visitors to access detailed information about Welsh maritime and industrial heritage.
Location: Swansea
Inception: 2005
Elevation above the sea: 6 m
Accessibility: Accesible en silla de ruedas
Part of: Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales
Address: Museum Square, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD SA1 3RD
Opening Hours: Lunes-Domingo 10:00-17:00
Phone: 03001112333
Website: http://museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea
GPS coordinates: 51.61639,-3.93861
Latest update: March 6, 2025 19:31
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