All railway museums to visit in Wales

Make a historic journey through railway history at 7 museums in Wales dedicated to trains and railroads. These museums celebrate the development and impact of rail transport.

Are you a train enthusiast? Here are the best railway museums in Wales:

  1. Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways1

    Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways

     Porthmadog
    Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways is a museum in Porthmadog. The museum features exhibits related to: land transport.
  2. Penrhyn Castle2

    Penrhyn Castle

     Bangor
    The Penrhyn Castle Railway Museum is a unique destination for those interested in industrial railway equipment. Located within the historic Penrhyn Castle near Bangor in Wales, the museum offers a fascinating insight into the history and development of industrial railways. Visitors can explore a variety of exhibits, including a range of narrow-gauge locomotives and other railway artifacts.
  3. Welsh Highland Heritage Railway3

    Welsh Highland Heritage Railway

     Porthmadog
    Welsh Highland Heritage Railway is a museum in Porthmadog. The museum features exhibits related to Land Transport.
  4. Milford Haven Museum4

    Milford Haven Museum

     Milford Haven
    The Milford Haven Museum is a maritime and heritage museum located in Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. It was opened in 1991 and offers a deep dive into the maritime history of the town. The museum's exhibitions explore the fishing and oil industries that have shaped the area over the years.
  5. Llandudno Museum and Gallery5

    Llandudno Museum and Gallery

     Llandudno
    Llandudno Museum and Art Gallery is responsible for a unique collection which tells the story of Llandudno over 340 million years. Llandudno museum was founded by Francis Edouard Chardon in 1925. Chardon bequeathed his home, Rapallo House, and his collection of decorative and fine arts and artefacts
  6. Narrow Gauge Railway Museum6

    Narrow Gauge Railway Museum

     Tywyn
    The Narrow Gauge Railway Museum, located at the Tywyn Wharf station of the Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, is a dedicated museum for narrow-gauge railways. This purpose-built museum offers a unique insight into the history and development of narrow-gauge railways, making it an interesting destination for railway enthusiasts and history buffs alike.
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    Bro Aman Museum

     Saron
    In the late 19th century, large-scale industry transformed the Amman Valley. Rich natural resources, especially the famous anthracite coal, brought coal mines, iron and tinplate works, railways and people to work them. The gallery pays tribute to one of its famous sons, Jim Grifftiths of Betws, min