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Abergavenny Museum and Castle
Abergavenny Museum and Castle
Museum, free entry
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Address
Castle Street,
Abergavenny,
Monmouthshire,
NP7 5EE
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The Museum was founded on 2nd July 1959. The idea for a Museum was around from as early as 1903 when it was discussed and minuted by the Abergavenny Free Library Committee. At this meeting permission was given for the library to begin collecting objects. These collections remained at the library until the 1940s when it was said that they were disposed of. The demolition of the historic buildings in Tudor Street and Castle Street during the 1950s once again made people aware of the need for a museum. Alfred Jackson addressed the Rotary Club on 22nd October 1957 and a Committee was formed. Alfred and Ernest Jackson and Duggan Thacker led a group of enthusiastic volunteers and the Museum opened on 2nd July 1959.
Opening details
Prices
Free entry
Charges apply at some special events.
Also at this Venue
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Location
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: SO 299140 Lat: 51.82020 Long: -3.01842
From the north take the M5 to Gloucester, the M50 to Ross on Wye and then follow the signs to Monmouth and the A449/A40 to Abergavenny. From the south take the M4 to J24; follow the A449/A40 north and the A40
Nearby
Local AccommodationFacilities
Coach parties accepted
Facilities for educational visits
Accepts groups
Coach parties accepted
Facilities for educational visits
Accepts groups
