National Waterfront Museum

The National Waterfront Museum is a maritime and industrial museum located in Swansea Marina with fifteen galleries displaying objects and machinery spanning three centuries of Welsh history. The exhibition documents the evolution of ports, factories, and working methods that shaped the region economically.

The building stands on a former dock site from 1859, when Swansea was a leading center for copper production and maritime trade. The location reflects the era when these activities dominated the city's economy and shaped its population.

The displays show how ships and factories shaped everyday life in Wales and what skills workers developed over generations. You see here the role industry played in local communities and how it formed people's identities.

The museum is open daily and admission is free, so anyone can visit without financial barriers. Wheelchair access is available throughout, and interactive screens help you navigate and understand the galleries.

The building itself was once a grain warehouse and was later transformed to display history rather than store goods. This conversion makes it more than just a display space, but part of the story it tells.

Location: Swansea

Inception: 2005

Elevation above the sea: 6 m

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales

Address: Museum Square, Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD

Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: 03001112333

Website: http://museumwales.ac.uk/en/swansea

GPS coordinates: 51.61639,-3.93861

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:47