Amgueddfa Pontypool Museum

Park Buildings
Park Road
Pontypool
South Wales
NP4 6JH

Tel: +44 (0)1495 752 036
Fax: +44 (0)1495 752 043
Email: pontypoolmuseum@hotmail.com


Amgueddfa Pontypoll Museum

In the Georgian stable block of Pontypool Park House, a building of charm and dignity, displays and audio visuals combine vividly to tell the story of the Torfaen Valley and its people from earliest times to the present day. There is also a regularly changing programme of temporary exhibitions and special events. The museum is often used as a starting point for exploring the Valley's other attractions.

 

Opening Times
(2007 times)
Monday to Friday 9.30am - 4.30pm
Saturday and Sundyay 2.00pm - 5.00pm.

Admission Charges
(2007 prices)
Adult £1.20; Senior Citizens/Children £0.60.
Admission Free on Wednesdays and Sundays and to all Torfaen Library Card Holders.

Directions
Enter Pontypool town centre and proceed towards the upper end of the valley, (Abersychan & Blaenavon) to the right of Barclays Bank. At the next roundabout turn towards Trevithin and go over the Town Bridge, turn immediately right and the car park is on your right.
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