Museums in Gwynedd
Administered by the Royal National Lifeboat Institute, the museum traces the history of this most essential and heroic occupation through models, photographs, and historical memorabilia.
The Promenade, Barmouth, Gwynedd, Wales, LL42 1NF
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The Corris railway was one of Wale's first narrow gauge (2' 3") lines, carrying slate to Machynlleth. The railway closed in 1948, but it has now reopened to passengers, and the history of the line lives on in the museum, chock-full of memorabilia, including old photos.
Station Yard, Corris, Machynlleth, Gwynedd, Wales, SY20 9SH
Attraction Type: Museum - Railway
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In 1927 Francis Chardon gave his collection of paintings and art objects to the town of Llandudno. This delightful small museum was founded to showcase Chardon's collection plus archaeological finds and historical artefacts telling the story of Llandudno's early history.
Chardon House, 17-19 Gloddaeth Street, Llandudno, Gwynedd, Wales, LL30 2DD
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This fascinating museum is housed in Victorian workshops near the huge Dinorwic quarry. There are slate-splitting demonstrations, multi-media presentations, and tours of the historic workshops and foundries used during the heyday of slate quarrying in the 19th century.
Llanberis, Snowdonia, Gwynedd, Wales, LL55 4TY
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This historic narrow gauge railway was built to carry slate from Abergynolwyn, now it carries tourists on a 7 mile winding journey through lovely countryside. The railway station at Tywyn houses a museum, full of engines and displays from the days when steam was king.
Wharf Station, Tywyn, Gwynedd, Wales, LL36 9EY
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Heritage Highlight: One of the Great Little Trains of Wales
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Teapot World is without a doubt one of the world's most beloved and treasured museums. Well perhaps I exaggerate a teeny bit, but if you want to trace the history of that most British of pastimes, tea drinking, this is the place to come. Hundreds of teapots are on display, dating all the way back to 1740.
25 Castle Street, Conwy, Gwynedd, Wales, LL32 8AY
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