Radnorshire Museum
Curator: Will Adams
Temple Steet, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DL
Tel: 01597 824513. Fax: 01597 825781.
radmus@powys.gov.uk
www.powys.gov.uk/radnorshiremuseum
The Radnorshire Museum, part of Powys County Council Museum Service, can be found in the centre of Llandrindod Wells, holds artefacts relating to the former county of Radnorshire and is housed in the old Carnegie Library.
Llandrindod Wells, one of the prettiest Spa towns in Wales, has been visited by people wishing to take the waters for medical problems since Dr Linden's famous treatise in 1756, and the Radnorshire Museum tells the history of this development which peaked in late Victorian times.
Permanent Exhibitions
Archaeology - from Neolithic, Bronze-age, Iron-age, Roman and Medieval periods.
Palaeontology - Fossils from the mid-Ordovician period including sponges and echinoderms.
Social history - Artefacts from the Victorian Spa and rural life.
The Kilvert Society Collection - memorabillia relating to the celebrated victorian diarist the Rev. Francis Kilvert.
Virtual Model - History of the Walton Basin from the Post Glacial, Neolithic, Celtic/Roman, Offa's Dyke and Medieval periods on our pioneering interactive virtual model.
Education Service
For Information on tours class visits and outreach to schools and other groups and organisations please click here.
Resources
The Radnorshire Museum houses a large photographic collection dating from late 19th Century to the present. This popular resource is available for research purposes.
The Museum has an events room with full AV system, which is available for hire and is suitable for meetings, lectures and seminars, accommodating a maximum of thirty people. For more details contact :-
Tel: 01597 824513. Fax: 01597 825781.
radmus@powys.gov.uk
Facilities
The Museum has a bookable Research room with reference library including copies of the Radnorshire Society Transactions. It also has a computer with Internet access, a microscope, digital camera, colour printing and scanning equipment.
A shop is located on the ground floor by the reception desk.
The Museum has full disabled access, including a lift. Activities for children can also be provided.
Where to find us
The Museum is situated in the centre of Llandrindod Wells, in the War Memorial gardens close to the Hotel Metropole. There is a car park to the rear of the Museum which can be accessed via Beaufort road.
For more information on how to get to Llandrindod Wells and the Radnorshire Museum, please click below:-
http://www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/oswebsite/getamap/
Opening times
Summer: April - September
Tues - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am - 4pm
BANK HOLIDAY MONDAYS 10am - 4pm
Winter: October - March
Tuesday - Friday: 10am - 4pm
Saturday: 10am -1pm
ADMISSION CHARGES
Powys Residents: FREE
Adults: £1.00;
O.A.Ps: 50p
Children: FREE
Temporary Exhibitions -
The Museum has a temporary exhibition gallery and a varied programme which changes every 8-10 weeks.
Future Exhibitions
Llafur - Imaging the Labourer
8 December 2011 - 28 January 2012
An exhibition of works by Josef Herman curated by Dr Ceri Thomas
Courtesy of The Josef Herman Art Foundation Cymru
The Art of Heaven
2 February - 28 April 2012
A rich mix of art work inspired by the Christian faith from a selection of artists
The Welsh Group
1 May -23 June 2012
Contemporary art from this acclaimed national group of artists
Llandrindod Wells Bowling Club Centenary 1912 - 2012
28 June - 1 September 2012
A celebration of one of Wales' premier bowling clubs.
Rhayader Art Group
6 September -27 October 2012
A selection of contemporary work from local artists.
Synthesis - Martin Herbert
1 November 2012 - 12 January 2013
A ground braking exhibition featuring the combination of traditional drawing and painting media and techniques with images and concepts generated by the use of new media such as digital imaging software, open source libraries and social media.
Museum Artefacts
Fine art: Radnorshire landscapes by Thomas Jones, P.A.F. Villiers, J.M.Ince, Catherine Lyons sketch book.
Pre-Roman: flint, stone and bronze tools.
Roman: items from the Castell Collen excavation including jewelry, tiles and pottery.
Medieval: Sheila-na-gig, corbel head from Abbey Cwm Hir, log boat and oak coffer, Llysdinam hoard.
Victorian & Edwardian: textiles, costume and samplers, Radnorshire smock, Friendly Society banner. Ceramics, needlespray shower, chemist shop, childrens' clothes and toys, John Robert's triple harp, photographs, glass slides, wickerchairs, furniture, Kilvert Society Collection.
