Carmarthenshire County Museum

Abergwili
Carmarthen
Carmarthenshire
SA31 2JG


At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40, this is the museum of Carmarthenshire's past. Exciting displays include the Romans, furniture, paintings and much more.

The building was once the palace of the Bishops of St. David's (1542 - 1974) and it was here that the New Testament was first translated into Welsh in 1567.

The museum is set in delightful parkland.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Please phone for details.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Free.

Directions
At Abergwili, near Carmarthen on the A40.
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