All open air museums to visit in Wales

Experience history come to life at open-air museums in Wales. These museums feature historical buildings, reenactments, and interactive exhibits in an outdoor setting.

Are you interested in experiencing history firsthand? These are the best open air museums in Wales:

  1. St Fagans National History Museum1

    St Fagans National History Museum

     Saint Fagans
    Esgair Moel, a woollen mill, is one of the historic buildings reconstructed at St Fagans National Museum of History in Cardiff, Wales. Originally built in the early 18th century, the mill offers a glimpse into the past, showcasing the traditional methods of wool production. Visitors can explore the mill and learn about its history and the processes involved in wool production.
  2. National Slate Museum2

    National Slate Museum

     Llanberis
    The National Slate Museum is situated in the scenic Padarn Country Park, Llanberis, Gwynedd. It is housed in the 19th-century workshops of the now disused Dinorwic quarry at Gilfach Ddu. This location provides a unique historical context for the museum, as it was once a bustling hub of the slate industry.
  3. Llynnon Mill3

    Llynnon Mill

     Llanddeusant
    Llynon Mill, also known as Melin Llynon, is a gristmill situated on the edge of the village of Llanddeusant on the island of Anglesey. It holds the distinction of being the only operational windmill in Wales, making it a unique site of historical and cultural significance.
  4. Greenfield Valley Museum & Heritage Park4

    Greenfield Valley Museum & Heritage Park

     Holywell
    Greenfield Valley Museum & Heritage Park is a museum in Nr Holywell. The museum features exhibits related to: science and technology, archives and social history.
  5. Scolton Manor Museum5

    Scolton Manor Museum

     Haverfordwest
    Scolton Manor is a Victorian country house and country park situated in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. It is located northeast of Haverfordwest and borders the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park. This location offers visitors a chance to explore both the manor and the beautiful surrounding landscapes.
  6. Swtan Heritage Museum6

    Swtan Heritage Museum

     Holyhead
    Swtan is a fully restored 17th century thatched cottage, situated in the scenic coastal AONB of Porth Swtan (Church bay). It is presented to tell the story of rural Welsh life circa 1900. Visitors take a step back in time when they walk around the cottage. out buildings and garden. Friendly custodi