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Address: National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea, SA1 3RD, Mid Wales, Swansea How do we get there? Number: 029 2057 3600
About this activity
The National Waterfront Museum offers stacks of fun and imaginative activities designed to appeal to and include all members of the family. It tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and from the last 300 years!
Soak up the history with a mix of old and new in the museum and discover the vast industrial and maritime heritage through interactive and traditional displays.
See how the industry affected the lives of people in Wales through iconic objects and sensory technology that even responds to your hand gestures for an interactive experience! There's a panoramic video map too, and you'l learn about the people through the digital street maps. Trace the power of the sea with a video timeline too!
Discover world-class invention and innovations in mining and metal in the gallery too! See the coal wagons and the tinplate rolling mill which shows you how automation transformed the labour intensive industry.
The interactive workstations around the museum will allow you to delve deeper into the history.
The made in Wales gallery explores some of the objects and artefacts from 1930 to the present day. Household names such as Hoover, Smith's Clocks and more, so the adults will recognise some of them too! Be amazed at the products that were and still being made in Wales!
They have an extensive events calendar and changing exhibitions too so make sure you check out the website before you visit.
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Directions
From outside Swansea, exit the M4 at junction 42 and follow the brown signs. From inside Swansea, the Museum is located on Oystermouth Road next to the LC, Swansea’s Leisure Complex. For satellite navigation purposes use the post code SA1 3ST.
Get directionsHow much does it cost?
Adults
Free as far as we know!
Children
Free as far as we know!
Last Updates
2023
National Waterfront Museum FAQ’s
Baby changing facilities are provided, buggy park and public lockers.
Freshly made snacks, home-made soups and pastries are available at the cafe
The gift shop offers you the chance to take a slice of Welsh history home with you when you leave.
This story is brought to life in an exciting programme for primary schools, including new ways to help you deliver the Foundation Phase and Revised Curriculum.
Baby changing facilities are provided, buggy park and public lockers.
The Museum is fully wheelchair accessible. A limited number of wheelchairs are available and are provided on a first come, first served basis. Please ask a member of staff at the Information Desk on arrival.
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