Oriel Môn

About the museum

Oriel Môn opened in 1991 as a purpose-built museum and art gallery in Llangefni, set up to collect and show art and objects connected with Anglesey. It is governed and managed by the Isle of Anglesey County Council as part of its learning department, is a fully accredited museum, and is supported by the Oriel Môn Trust.

The museum tells the story of Anglesey over thousands of years with objects from its archaeology and social history collections. The art galleries show contemporary artists and makers, and six exhibitions a year change in the main Art Gallery.

The building is best known for its dedicated galleries for two Welsh artists. The collection of the wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe was acquired by the council in 1981 and is displayed in the Oriel Charles Tunnicliffe gallery. The Oriel Kyffin Williams gallery opened in 2008 and honours Sir Kyffin Williams, one of Wales’s best-loved painters, who died in 2006; it can also show items from national collections, and a statue of him stands outside. Other artists in the collection include the Massey sisters, Claudia Williams, Gwilym Pritchard and Peter Prendergast.

Visitors can also use the café, the shop and the Discovery Den, a hands-on family area.

Highlights

• Oriel Charles Tunnicliffe, a permanent tribute to the wildlife artist
• Oriel Kyffin Williams gallery
• Museum displays on the history of Anglesey
• Discovery Den, a hands-on family area
• Free admission and free Wi-Fi

Permanent exhibitions

• Oriel Charles Tunnicliffe – A permanent tribute to the twentieth-century wildlife artist Charles Tunnicliffe, whose collection was acquired by the council in 1981.
• Museum – Objects from the museum’s archaeology and social history collections tell the history and traditions of Anglesey.

Founded

1991

Operated by

Isle of Anglesey County Council

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Accessibility

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

All public areas are on one level and can be reached without steps. The main entrance has steps or a ramped walkway with a handrail, and some areas have graded ramps. One wheelchair can be borrowed and should be booked in advance by phone or email. An induction loop is built into the reception desk and works at reception and the gallery shop. A unisex accessible toilet with baby changing is near the entrance. The car park has four designated disabled bays. Guide, hearing and assistance dogs are welcome in all areas, with a water bowl outside the main entrance. Captions and panel text are at least size 16, and benches and portable folding stools are available in the galleries. Gallery lighting is sometimes lowered to protect the objects.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Hands-on stations
• Baby changing facilities
• Playground / play area

The Discovery Den is a hands-on family area with seating at different levels. The café has children’s meals, and there are outside picnic and play areas. Baby changing is available.

Getting there & parking

The Oriel is on the B5111, about one mile north of Llangefni town centre. Follow the brown tourism signs.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Museum shop
• Wi-Fi

Café Caffi Bach y Bocs serves home-made food, including vegetarian dishes and children’s meals. There is a gallery shop, an outside picnic and play area, and free Wi-Fi throughout the building.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

Up to 290 guests.

The Tunnicliffe Room (up to 75 standing or 50 theatre style) and the Oriel Kyffin Williams gallery (up to 290 standing or 100 theatre style) can be hired for events.

Plan your visit