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Tenby Museum and Art Gallery

Castle Hill, Tenby SA70 7BP , Wales
01834 842 809
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Ranked #8 of 15 attractions in Tenby
Type: Museums
Owner description: Tenby Museum is the oldest independent Museum in Wales.Founded in 1878, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is situated in part of the medieval castle,... more » Owner description: Tenby Museum is the oldest independent Museum in Wales.Founded in 1878, Tenby Museum and Art Gallery is situated in part of the medieval castle, overlooking Castle Beach and Caldey Island. Permanent displays include archaeology, geology, the natural, maritime and social history of the town and South Pembrokeshire.The permanent collection included art works by – Augustus John, Nina Hamnett, Edward J. Head, David Jones, John Piper, Kyffin Williams and many others.In the Second Gallery – A programme of frequently changing exhibitions. Please see website for further details.Other attractions include:‘The Story of Tenby Gallery’ tracing the history of Tenby from earliest recorded times, a Victorian Antiquarian’s Study and lots of things for the family to do including activity trails and a CBBC Relic Trail.Facilities Audio ToursCoffee ShopPartial Disabled AccessToilets with baby changing facilities « less
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2013 NEW

well worth a visit, it wont break the bank ,and i found it very interesting. it is easy to find, and the views are excellent.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013 NEW

Lots for the children to do, the staff were very helpful and my 4 year old really enjoyed the dinosaur hunt. Some very interesting displays for a small local museum, it was a good way to occupy a couple of hours on a rainy day. I did nearly get blown over getting up there though!

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013 NEW

Well presented, clean, modern museum and art gallery. On a personal note I would prefer that the balance was more in favour of Museum than Art Gallery. The Video was very good, not overdone and well produced.

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

I think this little museum is great for the family and a must when visiting Tenby, especially when the weather is bad. The art gallery is interesting as it has works by the late Augustus and Gwen John local artists.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 May 2013

Very interesting museum with most helpful staff.of most interest are the items about the artist Augusta and Qwen John.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The museum is small and well run and worth a visit to find out more about the history of the town. The black and white film showing how the town had changed over the years was particularly interesting.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

A small well laid out museum with a broad selection of exhibits showing local history, geography and interesting art work. Coffee tea and snacks available at reception with a great view over the coast.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

This was a well laid out museum with lots of interesting artefacts and information but would have liked to see more information about St Catherine's island which is a main feature if Tenby.I had to ask for information . The art exhibition was interesting with some very good paintings for sale.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Lovely location, well laid out with all the exhibits clearly labelled and referenced. The staff were very pleasant and helpful. The big bonus is the opportunity to see original works by Gwen and Augustus John and Kyffin Williams. Also on display is work (in a variety of mediums) by local artists along with contact details should you wish to purchase/view... More

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Tenby M, General Manager at Tenby Museum and Art Gallery, responded to this review
12 April 2013

Thank you for your review of the museum - we are so glad that you enjoyed your visit. The art exhibitions in one gallery changes on a regular basis and we are hoping to increase further our facilities for children and families so if you happen to make a return visit we aresure that you will find something new! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Excellent displays of local interest. A few gwen and Augustus johns but some rather overrated and not very plentiful! Alovely walk around the building and fabulous sea views !

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