About Pontypool Musuem

Welcome to 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 collection of Victorian 'domestic life'. New for 2005 is the re-furbished and very imposing Glantorfaen Room Dining Furniture Display, which boasts new audio facilities, lighting, projections and tactile imagery.

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 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 a break at Christmas & 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.

On Wednesdays and Sundays admission is FREE.On other days there is a modest charge for admission, but entry is free to Torfaen Library cardholders and to members of the Museums Association.

n.b.the museum doors close at 4.30pm.