Llandudno Museum

Museum | Llandudno | Wales | United Kingdom

The Llandudno Museum is a significant cultural institution that sheds light on the history and heritage of the city and its surroundings. The museum was founded in 1925 and houses an impressive collection of around 9,000 artifacts documenting the development of Llandudno and the West Wales region from prehistoric times to the present.

The museum's exhibitions cover a wide range of topics, including natural history and geology, local arts and crafts, social history, and military history. Particularly notable are the significant collections showcasing the development of Llandudno as a popular seaside resort and tourist destination, including the evolution of infrastructure, economic changes, and societal history.

The museum is also known for its collections of archaeological artifacts, which are among the best in independent museums in Wales. These include finds from Roman times, medieval objects, and fossils illustrating the region's long history. Another remarkable collection includes military exhibits from the World Wars documenting the role of Llandudno and its surroundings during wartime.

In addition to its permanent exhibitions, the Llandudno Museum regularly organizes educational programs, arts and crafts workshops, and lectures to further promote interest in local history and culture. It is also valued as an important site for the preservation of art and history, with many works from the collection of Francis Edouard Chardon, the museum's founder, on display.

The museum provides a deep insight into the cultural heritage and social development of Llandudno and its surroundings, making it a fascinating place for those who want to learn more about this historic city.

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Museum and Gallery Chardon, 19 Gloddaeth St
LL30 2DD Llandudno

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Reviews

69 Reviews

Derrick Paterson
19.11.2024

It is a small but well-kept museum. It has been well thought through and is clearly cherished. It is well worth a visit, which will not be too long.
Andrew Blench
05.09.2024

Lovely independent museum which has recently expanded to the side. Friendly welcoming volunteers and staff. Great way to learn about the history of the area, it's people geology animals . Activities for children with an education room as well.
Wendy Hughes
04.09.2024

A wonderful find in the heart of the town showing a wide breadth of local history from Llandudno war time, sunken ships, to Roman and Bronze Age facts and finds. Well worth the visit. The staff were very friendly and happy to chat and the building had multiple places to pause, toilets and a lovely shop with lots of books and crafts from local artisans. Would recommend to anyone.
Pawandeep Singh Maniktala
01.04.2024

Beautiful place, parking is just infront of main entrance.
peter walker
01.04.2024

Very good indeed
Carole Eaves
20.03.2024

What a wonderful afternoon we had, Painting colouring making love hearts. A few of us from Ormeside Grange social group had great fun and will definitely be back. 😁😁😁
Andy Mercer
25.02.2024

Nice place to have visited, on my doorstep and ive never been here before, well it was a nice place to visit, staff were freindly and helpfull, my visit here was well worth coming, id come again as from my pictures theres a fair bit of history on show for this area of north wales.
Pete Marsh
05.10.2023

Loved it, staff really friendly
Welshwander Jason Patrick
15.09.2023

Nice place visit been local here great museum and ther more about people in llandudno past like old schools and shops but great place
Bradley Ryan Smith
28.07.2023

A fantastic museum, with plenty of interesting walks and events. I would recommend this to anybody who wants to understand the history of Llandudno.
A B
13.04.2023

We really enjoyed Llandudno Museum with lots of local history from Victorian Roman and neolithic. A very interesting visit with a lovely garden at the back
Janet Thompson
05.04.2023

Interesting and educational. Fascinating to read. Toilets clean, friendly staff great gift shop. Any questions you asked to where told 😍
John Venables
03.02.2023

Very interesting museum of local life
Sunstra Games
24.08.2022

The museum it self is great. Very educational. However, witnessed a staff member bullying another staff member. Disgusting behaviour and has put me off visiting. There was no fault with the art club on Saturday, my kid loved it and loved the woman in charge. She was fantastic with everyone in the club on Saturday. An absolutely asset to your team.
David North
20.07.2022

Very interesting museum describing both ancient a Nd recent history of Llandudno
Ian Jenkinson
12.07.2022

Well-presented collection supported by excellent interpretation panels and historical videos. Accessible toilets on all floors. A fine example of a museum focussed on its locality
Stephanie Wasek
23.05.2022

This is such a terrific example of a well-rounded and in-depth hyperlocal museum -- it give such a rich view of Llandudno's history, as well as its context in the broader world. Each room is packed full with incredible offerings, from geology and social history to the way Llandudno was presented to potential visitors. The new boudoir dolls exhibit is incredibly thoughtful, with a video that leads you through materials, craft and history -- I had to do another lap around the room to see everything I'd learned. In all, a great-value gem of a museum!
AL C
19.10.2021

Cash or card accepted. It’s a great place to spend a couple of hours ,interesting facts and items. Makes your visit well worth it. Well done
zoe hutton
07.11.2021

Lovely to visit this museum recently and loved both the inside exhibitions and displays and the delightful garden to lovely
Greg Bodger
17.10.2021

Went on a walking tour Jewish History of Llandudno. Very informative, interesting and good walk around Llandudno. Great way to spend short walks with interesting people.
Jonathan Mack
28.09.2021

It was interesting and worth a visit - I was a bit surprised when they would only accept cash for the entry fee though!
David Hanbury
18.09.2021

A small but perfectly formed gem of a museum. A lot of time and effort has been well spent on creating this welcoming and modern museum. Just needs a cafe now if there is room!
Wendy Jones
13.09.2021

Newly refurbished- great lay out, lift to all floors, and interesting exhibitions. Worth a visit.
Judy Hodge
25.08.2021

First visit and not disappointed. Booked on an excellent heritage walk highlighting Lgbtq.
peter adamus
12.06.2021

Not open yet, but looks like it'll be a great asset to the town
Cam Gibb
20.08.2019

Excellent little ww2 museum
Mandy Curtis
04.12.2018

Quite boring to me but to war history peopleI guess it is interesting
Gina Leyland
26.09.2018

Kids loved it!!!

 

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