Milford Haven Museum
Museum in the Old Customs House on the docks, telling the story of Milford Haven’s whaling, fishing and oil industries and its people.
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About the museum
Milford Haven Museum is housed in the Old Customs House beside the docks. The building dates from the late eighteenth century and was first used to store whale oil before it served as a customs house. By the time a heritage trust took it over in 1986 it was derelict.
The trust renovated the building and opened it as a museum in the early 1990s, with support from the town council. It is run by volunteers and tells the story of the town from its early days to the present.
The displays cover the social and industrial history of Milford Haven, including the people who lived and worked there, local customs and the way life has changed. Themes include whaling, the fishing industry and boat building, and a section on oil and gas follows the change from a small fishing port to an industrial harbour with refineries. Photographs, objects and interactive displays are used throughout. The museum is on two floors, and not everything in the collection is on show, although staff can arrange to bring out items on request. Schools, colleges and visiting groups are welcome, and children can join creative activities during the school holidays.
Highlights
- Whaling history of the town
- Fishing industry and boat building
- Oil and gas exhibition on the port’s industrial growth
- Photographs, objects and interactive displays
- Holiday craft activities for children
Permanent exhibitions
- Social and industrial history of Milford Haven – Daily life of the people who lived and worked in the town, from early settlers to today, including customs and social change.
- Whaling, fishing and boat building – How these trades shaped the local economy and culture.
- Oil and gas – The change from a small fishing town to an industrial port with oil refineries.
- Founded
- 1991
- Operated by
- Milford Haven Heritage and Maritime Museum Trust
Admission & discounts
| Adults | £4.50 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | £3.50Concessions |
| Children & teens | £3.50free up to age 4 · Under-5s are free. |
| Groups | –Group discounts are available; contact the museum. |
| Families | £12.502 adults and 2 children |
Tickets are sold in person only; online sales are not yet available. Patron membership includes free admission. Pembrokeshire schools visit free if they book with the museum.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- 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
The museum is on two floors, with a stair lift between them. The website gives no further access details, so visitors with mobility needs should contact the museum.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | £12.50 · 2 adults and 2 children |
- Family tours & workshops
During the school holidays children who visit with a paying adult can join creative activities on two days a week; dates and themes are announced by the museum.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Volunteer guides tailor tours for school and college groups of different ages, and staff can help teachers prepare classroom resources. Not all items are on display, but staff can arrange to bring items out on request with advance notice. |
