Pontypridd MuseumMuseumPontypridd Museum occupies Tabernacl Chapel, at the north end of the town. The chapel was built in 1861, and still has its pipe-organ and unusually decorative interior, which has recently been restored. It was purchased by Pontypridd Town Council in 1983 and re-opened as the town’s museum in 1986.
The museum depicts the industrial, social and cultural history of Pontypridd, emphasizing the distinctive history of the town. Paintings and other works of art celebrate William Edwards’ bridge, close to the museum, which was built in 1756 and became famous as the first in Europe to exceed the span of the Rialto in Venice. Personal items belonging to Evan and James James remind us that the Welsh national anthem was composed here in 1856.PontypriddRhondda Cynon TaffUnited Kingdomhttp://www.showmewales.co.uk/?dms=3&pid=
Pontypridd Museum
Museum
Pontypridd Museum
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Pontypridd Museum depicts the industrial, social and cultural history of Pontypridd, emphasizing the distinctive history of the town.
Opening Details
Open all the time
Open to the public Monday to Saturday between 10am and 4:30pm, all year round with the exception of the Christmas period and public holidays
BY CAR: From Cardiff/the south - Take the A470 north and leave at the junction signposted for Pontypridd. At the roundabout next to Sainsbury’s, take the second exit and move into the left hand lane signposted to the town centre. At the next roundabout take the first exit. Going past Ynysangharad Park on your left, you will cross a bridge next to the historic old bridge, and you will see the museum on your right.
From Merthyr Tydfil/the north - Take the A470 south and take the junction signposted for Pontypridd. At the roundabout, take the third exit signposted towards the town centre. Going past Ynysangharad Park on your left, you will cross a bridge next to the historic old bridge, and you will see the museum on your right.
BY BUS: Pontypridd is very well served by local and regional bus services. Local service providers are NAT, Edwards and Stagecoach. From outside the local area you can reach the Museum from Cardiff, Merthyr Tydfil and Blaenau Gwent by taking the X4 or the T4. You can also take the 120 or 130 between Caerphilly and Blaencwm which stops in Pontypridd.
Pontypridd Museum
Pontypridd Museum
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