Croeso i Amgueddfa Torfaen yng Nghymru
Open / Ar agor:
Tuesday – Thursday / Mawrth – Iau 10 – 4
Saturday – Sunday / Sadwrn – Sul 1 – 4
+ Bank Holidays / Gwyliau Banc 1 – 4
last admissions / mynediad olaf 3.30 pm
closed on Mondays & Fridays / ar gau Llun a Gwener
About us
Set in a Georgian stable block, Torfaen Museum is an Accredited Museum managed by Torfaen Museum Trust. The Trust have been safeguarding and collecting art, historical objects and cultural artefacts on behalf of the borough since 1978.
There are over 15,000 items on view from our collections ranging from prehistoric objects and medieval treasure troves, to industrial revolution collections, and fine & decorative art including the famous Pontypool & Usk Japanware.
With seasonal exhibits, exclusive art events, an extensive library specialized in local content plus our world famous collections of Pontypool Japanware, Torfaen Museum Trust is looking after the Eastern Valley’s history for future generations.
Every year, around 35,000 visitors enjoy the unique collections curated by Torfaen Museum Trust at Torfaen Museum and there is always something of interest on display for everyone.
Amdoman ni
Mae Amgueddfa Torfaen yn Pont-y-pŵl, sydd wedi ei lleoli mewn stabl o’r cyfnod Sioraidd, yn amgueddfa achrededig a reolir gan Ymddiriedolaeth Amgueddfa Torfaen. Mae’r Ymddiriedolaeth wedi bod yn diogelu a chasglu celf a gwrthrychau hanesyddol a diwylliannol ar ran y cyhoedd ers 1978.
Mae gennym dros 15,000 o eitemau sydd yn cael eu harddangos, neu sy’n rhan o’n casgliadau. Maent yn amrywio o wrthrychau o’r cyfnod cynhanes a thrysorau canoloesol i gasgliadau o’r chwyldro diwydiannol, eitemau cofiadwy o Glwb Rygbi Pêl-droed Pont-y-pŵl a chelfyddyd gain.
Bob blwyddyn, mae 35,000 o ymwelwyr yn mwynhau’r casgliadau unigryw sydd yng ngofal Ymddiriedolaeth Amgueddfa Torfaen yn Amgueddfa Torfaen ac mae rhywbeth o ddiddordeb i bawb bob amser yn cael ei arddangos.
Exhibits & Events
Throughout the year the museum organises exhibitions and events so that there is always something new to see and enjoy. Come and have a cup of tea and view the current display of Cafe Art, take a stroll through the Oriel Baker Gallery and see amazing paintings and pictures covering centuries of local history. Click on the title and see what’s happening this week!
Japanware
The Japanning industry was one of Pontypool’s most outstanding eighteenth century achievements and many famous painters started their careers by working with local Japanware manufacturers. To this day, the beauty of Japanware and the precision and artistry with which it was made is still evident. Pontypool Museum displays a range of Japanned items from its own and the National collections.
British Nylon Spinners
Known locally as one of Torfaen’s biggest employers and globally as the producer of innovative yarns, the British Nylon Spinners collection includes paintings, documents, photographs and other rare objects from the heyday of BNS/ICI/DuPont (1948 – 2003).
The Story of Torfaen
This permanent collection reveals the rich and unique history of the Borough from Llantarnam in the south to Blaenavon in the north and features prehistoric objects and medieval treasure troves, to industrial revolution items and cultural artefacts. This collection tells the story of how events have helped to shape the valley, the landscape and its people.
The Oriel Barker Art Gallery
Annual & seasonal events and exhibitions from local artists are regular highlights, plus you can view eighteenth century paintings by Thomas and Benjamin Barker and other artworks held by Torfaen Museum Trust.
Major Award for Torfaen Museum
The Torfaen Museum Trust, celebrating its 40th year as an independent charity based at Pontypool Museum, has just received notification from the Welsh Government that it is to be awarded £99,000 towards a Transformation Capital Project.
The award, one of only four in the country (alongside Llandudno Museum, The Presteigne Judges Lodgings and the Cardiff Story Museum) has just been announced by Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas, Minister for Culture, Sport and Tourism.
Lord Elis-Thomas said “I am delighted to be able to announce this funding of over £1.35 million for our museums, archives and libraries… The Welsh Government remains committed to supporting these important services. I look forward to visiting the new facilities in due course, and encourage everyone to see what their local museum, archive or library has to offer.”
The Project at Torfaen Museum in Pontypool is costing £110,000 in total and is to upgrade the museum building and help make it more sustainable, including having new energy efficient heating and lighting. The Project also includes professional architectural fees to re-design and cost the re-use and upgrading of the museum’s east wing including entrances (possibly with a modern, glass atrium).
This is an exciting Project and will be the start of a more attractive and modern, sustainable venue for our museum which preserves and tells the history of our Valley.
The Trust is to matchfund the Project and would like to thank Torfaen CBC (who will be giving extra funding) as well as Cllr Neil Waite and Blaenafon Town Council who have also pledged financial support.
The Trust Chairman, Mr G I Davies MBE said “This is great news for Torfaen Museum and is the result of hard work by the staff and volunteers of the Trust. All local residents and visitors to the area will benefit from the upgraded museum and the range of exhibitions, events and services it continues to offer”.
