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Summer on the Waterfront
Date:
2006-07-18It's a summer of colour and infectious beats at Swansea's National Waterfront Museum. It's the Museum's first summer, and we are celebrating in style with fun for all the family. There's music, dancing, and lots lots more…
From Sea shanties and pirates to bongo drums and flamenco dancing, this July the National Waterfront Museum is the only place to be – and it's FREE entry.
Sitting in the heart of Swansea's Maritime Quarter, this £33.5 million museum pushes the boundaries of technology as it tells Wales's story of industry and innovation.
Adding to the thrill are some of the oldest and now technologically obsolete objects from across Wales.
The landmark building itself is a mix of old and new, incorporating a Grade II listed waterfront warehouse linked to a new breathtaking glass and slate building. It's here the city meets the marina waterfront, with cafes and shops, providing a thriving entertainment, cultural and educational centre.
With plenty of fun activities for all ages, from toddlers to pensioners, there's something for everyone. Here's a taste of what's on offer, but check out the or telephone (01792) 638950 for more.
SeaSwansea Festival, 8 & 9 July 11 am-5 pm
This is Swansea's newest summer festival but with all the old favourites from the city's Maritime and Shanty Festival. Join us for shanties and folk music, crafts and children's activities, demonstrations as well as yachting and water-based action.
Dancedays Festival, 15 &16 July 10 am-5 pm
Join us for a range of dance performances and activities.
City Streets Summer Beats, 22 July 12-4 pm
A summer celebration of colour and infectious beats featuring Samba Tawe and friends.
, 23 July 2 pm-8 pm
Live music with major artists and the best of local talent.
Trading Skills Weekend, 29-30 July 12-4.30 pm
Come and have a go sessions as we look at skills of the past and those of today.
The National Waterfront Museum belongs to Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales, which operates seven national museums across Wales. These are National Museum Cardiff, St Fagans: National History Museum, National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon, Big Pit: National Coal Museum, Blaenafon, National Wool Museum, Dre-fach Felindre, National Slate Museum, Llanberis and the National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.
Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales celebrates its centenary in 2007. For more details go to the 07 pages on our website – www.museumwales.ac.uk.
Entry to all the museums is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.
Notes to Editors:
The museum is a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales and The City & County of Swansea. The National Waterfront Museum was designed by Wilkinson Eyre Architects and the new galleries were developed by Land Design Studio in close cooperation with the team from Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales. The interactive displays were developed by Land Design Studio in conjunction with New Angle. Entry to all the museums is free, thanks to the support of the Welsh Assembly Government.
(1) Funding:
Heritage Lottery Fund has awarded its largest ever grant in Wales to the Project; further funding has come from the Welsh Assembly Government, Wales Tourist Board, the Welsh Development Agency and EU Objective 1 funds and other donors and sponsors.
(2) Opening hours and website: The Museum will be open from 10.00 am to 17. 00 pm every day; Admission free; more information at www.waterfrontmuseum.co.uk; tel (01792) 638950