All ethnology museums to visit in Wales

Explore the cultural diversity and heritage at 9 ethnology museums in Wales. These museums offer insights into the traditions, customs, and ways of life of various communities.

Are you interested in learning about different cultures and their histories? Here are the ethnology museums to visit in Wales:

  1. Erddig1

    Erddig

     Wrexham
    Erddig Hall, located in Wrexham, Wales, is a Grade I listed property under the National Trust. The estate spans 1,900 acres and includes a country house constructed in the 17th and 18th centuries. The property also features a 1,200-acre landscaped pleasure park and the earthworks of a Norman motte and bailey castle, offering visitors a glimpse into the past.
  2. Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery2

    Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery

     Merthyr Tydfil
    Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery is a museum in Merthyr Tydfil. The museum features exhibits related to Natural Sciences, Archives, Fine Art, Decorative and Applied Art, Personalities, World Cultures, Costume and Textiles, Social History, Science and Technology, Coins and Medals and Music.
  3. Tenby Museum and Art Gallery3

    Tenby Museum and Art Gallery

     Tenby
    The Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, situated in Tenby, Pembrokeshire, South West Wales, holds the distinction of being the oldest independent museum in Wales. This historical significance adds to the charm and appeal of the museum, making it a noteworthy destination for tourists interested in Welsh history and culture.
  4. Oriel Ynys Môn4

    Oriel Ynys Môn

     Rhosmeirch
    Oriel Môn, situated in Llangefni, Anglesey (Ynys Môn), Wales, serves as both a museum and an arts centre. This unique combination offers visitors a chance to explore a wide range of exhibits and activities, making it a versatile destination for those interested in various aspects of art and history.
  5. Llangollen Museum5

    Llangollen Museum

     Llangollen
    Llangollen Museum is a museum in Llangollen. The museum features exhibits related to: social history.
  6. Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum6

    Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum

     Pontypool
    The Torfaen Museum, previously known as the Valley Inheritance Museum and Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum, is a significant cultural institution located in Pontypool, Torfaen, South Wales. This museum is a key destination for those interested in the rich history and heritage of the region.
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    Rhayader Museum and Art Gallery

     Rhayader
    The Museum Gallery explores how landscape, culture and the social and economic environments shape the community. The Exhibition Gallery has a changing programme of exhibitions. The shop offers a changing range of contemporary ceramics, glass, jewellery, textiles, books and gifts.
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    Amgueddfa Nant Gwrtheyrn

     Llithfaen
    Amgueddfa Nant Gwrtheyrn is a museum in Pwllheli. The museum features exhibits related to: social history.
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    Cowbridge and District Museum

     Cowbridge
    Cowbridge and District Museum is a museum in Cowbridge. The museum features exhibits related to Archives, Costume and Textiles, Natural Sciences, Social History and Archaeology.