About Pontypool Museum

Set in a Georgian Stable Block, with central courtyard, the stone archway and cobbled walkway gives a wonderful ambience to the start of your visit.

The Museum houses a collection of local artefacts with an outstanding display of Japanware, which was made in the town from the middle of the eighteenth century. Learn more about Pontypool Park and ponder on the very interesting collections of Victorian 'domestic life', Glantorfaen Dinning Furniture, Churches and Chapels, commercial history, clockmaking, Rorke's Drift and industrial Torfaen.

The Barker Gallery, in the musem, is fast building a reputation for its fine art exhibitions, sculptural and ceramic displays and the small 'Cafe Art' area is a regular slot for 'selling' exhibitions for local artists. ACW Principality Collectorplan is available.

The Dobell-Moseley Library & Archive is available for research into the area and it's people. Other facilities include room hire for conference/training sessions and community group use, together with a programme of workshops for schools and adult learning.

This is only a small taste of what you can see and do in the Museum - there is lots more for you to enjoy!

Visiting hours and Admission Charges

Open all year round, apart from Christmas and New Year.

Access Statement:

All the public facilities, services, rooms and galleries in Pontypool Museum are totally accessible for all users – the Trust provides ramps, rails, seats and fully complies with the standards for the DDA. There is signage and some interpretation in both English & Welsh Braille.

Museum Opening Times

Monday - Friday 10.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m
Saturday - Sunday 2.00 – 5.00 p.m
Last admissions 4.30pm.

New admission charges from January 2010: Adults £3 - Concessions £2 - Children £1 - Families £5. There will be no free days but there will be a reduced rate on Wednesdays and Sundays of £1 per person. Entry is free at all times to Torfaen Library card holders and to members of the Museums Association.