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Cyfarthfa Castle Museum and Art Gallery

Museo | Merthyr Tydfil | Gales | Reino Unido

Industria del hierro en Gales

El Museo y Galería de Arte del Castillo de Cyfarthfa se encuentra en un impresionante castillo que fue construido en 1825 para el propietario de una herrería, William Crawshay II. El edificio, considerado como la mejor conservada y más grandiosa casa de herrería en Gales, alberga hoy un museo y una galería de arte que ofrecen una profunda visión de la historia de Merthyr Tydfil y la Revolución Industrial.

Galería de arte en Merthyr Tydfil

En el interior del museo, los visitantes encontrarán una amplia colección de artefactos que documentan la historia de la región a lo largo de más de 2.000 años. Esto incluye exposiciones sobre la industria del hierro, que en su momento convirtieron a Merthyr Tydfil en la "capital mundial del hierro", así como colecciones sobre la historia social y el desarrollo de la ciudad.

Revolución industrial en Merthyr

Uno de los aspectos más destacados del museo es la colección de arte, que incluye obras de Penry Williams, uno de los artistas más importantes de Merthyr Tydfil. Williams ha sido comparado con Turner por críticos, por lo que es conocido como "el Turner galés".

Artefactos históricos en el museo

Además de las exposiciones permanentes, el museo ofrece regularmente exposiciones temporales, eventos y talleres que tratan diversos aspectos de la historia y la cultura de Merthyr Tydfil y la historia industrial de Gales. El parque adyacente de Cyfarthfa también invita a pasear y explorar los alrededores.

Datos de contacto

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Dirección
Cyfarthfa Park, Brecon Rd
CF47 8RE Merthyr Tydfil

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Horarios

Domingo10:00 - 16:00
Lunes--
Martes10:00 - 16:00
Miércoles10:00 - 16:00
Jueves10:00 - 16:00
Viernes10:00 - 16:00
Sábado10:00 - 16:00

Reseñas

2318 Reseñas

Megan Wiskin
01.02.2025

Lovely places for walks and park for the kids the medum cafe if lush and the mesum tour
Abby Whitewell
30.01.2025

Really interesting museum about local history. The layout is a little random but it adds to the charm, and the exhibits touch on many parts of Merthyr Tydfil's history including the ironworks and miners' strikes, daily life in the 19th century, and local artists. We only had an hour and were a little rushed, I'd recommend 1.5-2 hours. Super friendly staff, definitely worth a visit especially for only £3.50!
Rachel Anne D
09.10.2022

Lovely little museum and the Castle itself is a real treasure for Merthyr Tydfil. The park is excellent too.
Gregg Lewis
28.12.2024

It wasn’t open within the published hours nothing on their website or Google to tell you this: wasted trip.
Anna Williams
01.12.2024

A wonderful place to visit highlighting Merthyr Tydfil's historic past. A great day out for adults and children alike at anytime of the year. Currently the building is beautifully decorated for the festive season including a hidden Elf trail intermixed throughout the displays, Knowledge and friendly staff make this the place to visit. Highly recommend.
Anwar Abdullah
26.11.2024

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Vitalijs Arzanovskis (Witold)
03.11.2024

It's a nice place to visit. The castle itself looks more like abandoned. Free parking, beautiful surroundings. Nice place to seat next to the artificial pod.
Garf
30.10.2024

Parking for around 30 or so right outside the House, but more room down by the lake if you're up for a walk. Lots of outdoor paths through gardens and meadows. Park and splash pad. Museum is £2.50 per adult, kids go free, is definitely worth a look. Best bit? Independent cafe Julies! Massive sandwiches and good coffee (cash only though). Great family day out.
Samantha Jones
26.10.2024

Brilliant staff, loved hearing about the crawsheys. We went to see the mining exhibition which I loved because of my grandpa and father were miners
David Williams
21.10.2024

Dog walking friendly
Geoffrey Pemberton
16.10.2024

Great place to learn about local history
Graham Croll
13.10.2024

A good place to visit, the information posters in Welsh and English are very good. The tearoom was good with reasonably priced food and drinks. Entry only £2.50 per adult, £2.00 concession, kids free. Huge park to wander in.
angryfish 38
11.10.2024

Lovely place to walk the dog. Lake area and very large field. Free parking.
Lee Roberts
22.09.2024

Well looks council parks haven cut any greenery for a long time no signs wiped down they got nice red tomark roads which haven't been swept in ages by the looks of them cuz they black just don't understand where the council why they do not keep his as a treasure. They're absolutely looks s*** here
maggie davis
21.09.2024

Lovely museum 🤩
Tina Needham
13.09.2024

Had a lovely visit, Julie's Scones etc were beautiful.

 

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