Museums and Galleries

Abergavenny Museum

Castle Street, Abergavenny, Gwent NP7 5EE

Tel: 01873 854282

e-mail: abergavennymuseum@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Abergavenny Museum is set in the grounds of the ruinsof a Norman castle, where you can enjoy a picnic during the summer and a brisk walk on colder days. The museum building was formerly a hunting lodge built by the Earl of Abergavenny. The displays tell the story of this historic market town from prehistory through to the present day - they are on several levels and with some help most areas are accessible to wheelchair users.

Features include the recreation of a Victorian Welsh farmhouse kitchen and a saddler's workshop. There is a regular programme of temporary exhibitions, reconstruction of Basil Jones' Grocery Shop, a well known local store, and an activity room for children. The castle was the seat of the medieval Lords of Abergavenny and was the focus point of Border warfare for over 300 years. The castle and grounds have been open to the public since 1881.

During the warmer months, guests are encouraged to make use of the courtyard and lawn area, complete with BBQ and outdoor furniture set.

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