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National Waterfront Museum

National Waterfront Museum

(7 reviews)

Swansea's National Waterfront Museum is a great place in which to gain an understanding of…read moreSwansea's rich history. I didn't expect that the museum would answer the many questions I had about the town but it did. For starters: * What is the city doing with sea water and why?; and * Why is all of the waterfront development so much newer than the rest of the city? These questions make sense when you're in Swansea but not when you're far away and reading a yelp review so I'll not try to explain. Just know that the National Waterfront Museum does a very good job at providing a lot of interesting information about Swansea, Wales in general, the waterfront, the people, and the history of migration to the area. That all of this is free of charge is icing on the cake. After spending several hours here my sole gripe is that a lot of energy has been put into making displays interactive thus requiring viewers to pull out heavy drawers, or wave their hands around to activate things. As an able-bodied person I struggled with some of these things and witnessed other, less-able folks completely mystified with how to interact with some of the exhibits. Still, don't let that keep you away. The National Waterfront Museum isn't something that'll appeal to kids but if you have the energy and attention span to read a lot there's a lot here to learn about. I found it interesting and well worth my time.

I was there 3 years ago and I was pleasantly surprised by what I saw, either in terms of…read morearchitecture, technology or education. The building is situated just off the Swansea Marina, it even has a bar that goes straight to it, so in that order even the location is perfect for a nice clear sky walk. When you enter you can almost see how the museum is set up, it mainly is a record of how the Maritime life of Wales developed, with a special focus on the Swansea area. It may seem a bit boring if you aren't one of the nautical type (like I am) but the way everything is displayed is genius, they have used the latest technology of movement reaction based sensors for you to control animations and displays so it is a complete immerse experience. I really did enjoyed it and to think that by the fact that I was a student I got in for free! Which makes the experience even better! If you are around Swansea don't forget to come by and visit this pearl of Wales. It is truly a great Museum, you can compare it to several big ones all over the world!

Ilfracombe Museum

Ilfracombe Museum

(3 reviews)

A eccentric collection of items (rubbish). It did give me…read moresome interesting memories of time gone by but I really didn't enjoy my trip round Ilfracombe Museum. I'm sure it does appear to an older audience!

An amazing place. Could not believe how much was packed into this relatively small building (it…read morejust looks like a large white-washed house from the outside). Started out as a private collectors personal stowaway - hoarder in the extreme. Then in 1932 the place was opened to the public for free as an experiment and over 1000 people attended to peruse the curiosities. Its been open to tghe public ever since A very diverse collection of antiquities. Tools and gadgets from yesteryear, local historical artefacts and photographs and a vast collection of natural history specimens. I spent a very happy couple of hours rooting through drawer after drawer after drawer of butterflies, moths, insects, sea creatures and bird eggs collected both locally and from the original curators trips around the globe. Fascinating stuff. There were some very unusual items, and specied that are now extinct, along with very thorough accompanying info. My other favourite bit was a room dedicated to the 'Services' in Ilfracombe over the years, ie Fire service and Lifeboats etc,. The story is told in photos, words and exhibits of how the small town had narrowly missed destruction several times by rampaging fires (the second time as recently as the 1980s). Something for all ages and interests. I thibnk we paid a couple of pound entrance thats all - can't remember exactly bt it was nominal. The gift shop was excellent - really good prices, and plenty of 'pocket money' items for kids. Also I think its fair to say that the staff were passionate and committed to the place and were really knowledgeable and helpful.

Pembroke Dock Heritage Centre - museums - Updated May 2026

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