What’s On
Borrow a Mini Explorer Pack!
Available during museum opening times
The beautiful Pontypool Park is just on our doorstep, so why not borrow one of our Mini Explorer packs?!
For a £5 deposit you can borrow this bag filled with items that any young explorer would need to learn about and enjoy the nature found in Pontypool Park.
Recommended ages 3 years+
Free to borrow – donations welcome
Step into Pontypool’s past at this fascinating Local History & Archaeology Study Day
Saturday 18 July 2026, 9:30am–3:45pm
Join Pontypool Local History Society and the Monmouthshire Antiquarian Association for a day of expert talks, heritage, archaeology, lunch, refreshments, and guided tours.
Hear from Tony Hopkins of Gwent Archives on the devastating Llanerch Colliery Disaster, Adam Gwilt of Amgueddfa Cymru on exciting Bronze and Iron Age discoveries from Torfaen and Gwent, and Stephen Peel on the story of British Nylon Spinners at Mamhilad and its place in post-war history. In the afternoon, choose between a tour at St Cadoc’s Church with Canon Dr Arthur Edwards, or a guided walking tour of Pontypool town exploring its rich industrial heritage.
A brilliant day for anyone who loves history, heritage, archaeology, and Pontypool’s stories.
Click here for tickets
Torfaen Play Sessions
Fun, interactive play sessions for parents, carers and their children
Every Tuesday 10.00 – 11.30am at the Museum (termtime only)
Activities suitable for under 5’s
Free Entry!
Pontypool Local History Society Talks
Established in 1970, the Pontypool Local History Society (PLHS) seeks to engage with people of all ages to encourage an interest in the history of Pontypool and the surrounding district.
Working collaboratively with Torfaen Museum, the Society is currently running a series of lectures at the Museum, located in the Oriel Barker Art Gallery. All lectures begin at 1.45pm and last for approximately 1 hour with refreshments afterwards. Tickets are £3 for non-members, to be paid at the Museum reception.
For more information contact: pontypool-lhs@outlook.com
Brush Art Group
Specialising in Chinese brush art, Karen and Sue are always happy to greet new artists to the group, whether working in watercolour, oil or another medium. If you have an interest in painting, why not come along to paint, share ideas or just chat?
Session runs between 10.30am and 12.30pm. For further information, please contact the Museum.
Tel: 01495 752036
Amgueddfa Torfaen Museum,
Park Buildings,
Pontypool,
Torfaen,
NP4 6JH
Tuesday
10am - 12 noon
(no access to the Art Gallery)
Wednesday
10am - 4pm
Saturday
1pm - 4pm