Brynmawr and District Museum

About the museum

Brynmawr and District Museum is run by the Brynmawr Museum and Historical Society and is housed in the Carnegie Library building on Market Square. It was set up to gather and look after objects that tell the story of the town and its surroundings, and it has won a Nationwide Building Society award for community endeavour.

The collection is made up of everyday items from local life. Visitors can see school photographs, medical equipment, church and chapel china, police uniforms, scout and guide uniforms, sporting cups and equipment, civic shields, children's toys and photographs from the two world wars.

One highlight is furniture made in Brynmawr by one of the small industries that Quakers set up as part of the Brynmawr Experiment. The museum also holds many photographs of Brynmawr, and the society is currently working on a short film about the local swimmer Roy Francis, whose memorial stands on Market Square.

Highlights

• Furniture from a Brynmawr Experiment workshop
• Photographs of Brynmawr and both world wars
• Police, scout and guide uniforms
• Church and chapel china and civic shields
• Thursday coffee morning with local history talk

Permanent exhibitions

• Everyday life in Brynmawr – School photographs, medical equipment, uniforms, sporting cups, toys and church and chapel china from the town and district.
• Brynmawr Experiment furniture – Furniture made in Brynmawr by one of the small industries that Quakers set up as part of the Brynmawr Experiment.

Founded

2003

Operated by

Brynmawr Museum & Historical Society

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

A tourism listing mentions accessibility and mobility facilities but gives no detail; please phone ahead if you need specific information.

Kids & families

Children are welcome; school photographs, toys and uniforms are popular with younger visitors.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the Carnegie Library building on Market Square in the centre of Brynmawr.

Amenities & dining

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Events & venue rental

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