Carmarthenshire Museum — Attraction in Abergwili

A Hidden Gem in Abergwilli: Carmarthen Museum Delights

Venturing into Carmarthen Museum in Abergwilli proved to be an enchanting experience, made all the more delightful by the extremely helpful and friendly staff who welcomed me warmly. Despite its modest size, the museum boasts a fascinating collection of displays that are both informative and intriguing, offering a wonderful glimpse into the local heritage.

A particular highlight is the splendid chapel room—its captivating atmosphere and intricate details make it a must-see. The café within the museum is fantastic as well, providing a perfect spot to relax and reflect over a delicious cup of tea. The grounds are nothing short of spectacular, with the ‘Bishops Garden’ offering a tranquil retreat full of well-maintained paths and vibrant flora.

Remarkably, all of these pleasures are offered free of charge, making it an accessible treasure for all who visit. I wholeheartedly recommend a visit to this charming museum; it’s a perfect blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, ensuring a memorable day out for everyone. When I visited they were working on the walled garden, which I’m sure will be amazing when it’s done. Parking was free, but quite small - I’d imagine it would fill up quite quickly in peak...

This free museum, in the former Bishops Palace, was a good distraction from the rain outside. The exhibits are linked to the local area one way or another, telling a mix of stories ranging from local industry -- farming and coal mining -- to day-to-day life, the impact of war, and some information about the house itself.

Most of the exhibitions are well interpreted with information in both Welsh and English, although a couple of times we found it hard to find the correct interpretation sheets for the items we were looking at.

We visited as a family and picked up the children's activity sheet for a couple of pounds. Themed around the current special exhibition, about a local man who became an important archaeologist in Egypt, this kept the kids entertained. They also enjoyed the dressing-up stations dotted around the museum.

After looking at the museum we ate in the cafe which had a good selection of food including a children's (and dogs!) menu, as well as...

A lovely museum set in beautiful grounds in Abergwili, a nice walk 45 min perhaps from Carmarthen town or a short drive- there is plenty of parking and the grounds are great for walking dogs. Dogs are allowed but not in the museum. The exhibits are fascinating with history of Carmarthenshire and Wales, including natural history, older history and more recent such as wartime and post war history. There are also lovely artworks of the local landscape and historical people, a gift shop and a cafe. One of the most interesting pieces is the fragment of the original Carmarthen Priory Oak - a legendary oak which is very important to Carmarthen. A truly lovely place and so nice to see this museum as part of the community, very important to our history would definitely recommend a visit- entry is...