Amgueddfa Ceredigion Museum — Attraction in Wales

I visited this museum when a friend of mine came into town, and we needed something to kill her last few hours in town that wouldn't break the bank. So, we decided to hit the museum, though I was a bit wary as neither of us are big history museum. My doubts were quickly dispelled.

Absolutely beautiful museum, one of the best I've ever been to (and I'm from a 'historic' part of the USA). The museum is far bigger on the inside than it looks, and there always seems to be another area to explore every time you finish a floor. The room displays are well-organized and extremely interesting to study, without even reading the information panels.

The information panels really bring everything together. They're detailed and captivating, and even after almost two hours there, I got nowhere near finishing them all (my friend had to drag me away from a display on the types of wood used in furniture, like the crafts nerd I am). It's definitely worth a revisit for me, and I HIGHLY recommend it to anyone. Go learn...

Tried to go inside the tourist information in the evening as the doors were open and there were people inside. We were greeted by a man who seemed pleasant enough and asked if we were there to see the show (they had something going on upstairs) we said that we wanted to look at the leaflets. He told us that the tourist information wasn't really open normally at this time of the evening and that they were just open to cater for people visiting for the show, the man then checked with the lady behind the counter if were allowed to look at the leaflets. The lady was very abrupt and cold mannered, she said that we would have to come back in the morning.

We could understand if we were not allowed to look at the leaflets and would of returned in the morning if it wasn't for the rude manner of the lady behind the counter, she was hardly an ambassador for tourism and made us feel unwelcome. I would of given one star it it wasn't for the man who originally greeted us who...

First class local museum set across three floors in an old theatre and cinema. Split into logical sections, you can experience traditional Welsh farming and fabrics as well as some unique items in the toys and TV displays. There are displays of old money, a nod to Aberystwyth hosting a former royal mint in the castle. Welsh fabric samples, blankets of which can be purchased at the well stocked gift store and a small reproduction cinema where you can learn about the buildings former role and ownership. After your trip around the museum, you may well be in need of a cuppa. The museum also hosts a well stocked cafe that serves a variety of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.

The museum is free to enter and the staff are incredibly welcoming, polite and always offer activities, and sometimes prizes, for the kids.

We enjoy our visit every time, especially since there are a few new items to surprise us each time we visit. Highly recommended for your next...