Swansea Museum is the oldest museum in Wales, and a fascinating treasure house of Swansea’s history. The collections contain all kinds of objects from the past of Swansea, Wales and the rest of the world.
In the main museum building we have everything from an Egyptian mummy to a Welsh Kitchen, displayed in six galleries. There are also many changing temporary exhibitions each year.
Planning your visit
Free Entry
| Opening Times | |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed (Open Bank Holidays) |
| Tuesday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Friday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Saturday | 10am to 4:30pm |
| Sunday | 10am to 4:30pm |
Quiet Hour
Swansea Museum’s Quiet Hour is from 15:30 to 16:30 every day.
All screens and sounds will be switched off during this time.
Facilities
- Permanent Galleries & Temporary Exhibitions
- Free Activities & Events
- Shop
- Toilets
- 3 in total
- 2 Accessible
- 1 baby changing station (wipes & nappies often available by request)
- All with free period products provided by STOPP
- Free Wi-Fi
- Hot & cold water available by request
- Outdoor picnic area
- Onsite Parking (see details below)
- Lift to all floors (please check on the day of your visit to ensure lift is available)
If you have any questions or concerns, please ring 01792653763 or email the museum.
Parking at Swansea Museum
At the front of the museum we have spaces for four visitor’s cars. (free)
At the back of the museum there are five spaces for cars for visitors.
This is a gated car park and is open from 10:00 till 16:00. (free)
There are four to five spaces across the road at the front of the museum with a 1 hour no return limit. (free)
At the side of the museum, just outside our back car park, there are two to three disabled spaces. (free)
The nearest car park is northwest of the museum, across the A4067 on York Street – the City Gates NCP car park. The next closest is to the East of the museum – East Burrows Road car park. Both car parks are about a 4-minute walk away.
Disabled access
The main museum building benefits from flat access from rear and side with disabled parking spaces at the side of the museum, thus allowing full access to all levels and galleries via the lift.
Finding us
By Bus: The closest bus stop to Swansea Museum is ‘Sainsbury’s Quay Parade’ stop which is about a 3-minute walk away.
By Train: Swansea Museum is about a 15-minute walk away from Swansea Train Station.
Head towards The Grand Hotel and follow the High Street (B4489) all the way down through Wind Street to the junction of the A4067. Cross the A4067 dual carriageway and turn right. Swansea Museum will be straight in front of you.
Contact us
Swansea Museum
Victoria Road
The Maritime Quarter
Swansea
SA1 1SN
Telephone: 01792 653763
Email: swansea.museum@swansea.gov.uk
