Event:Site Talks and Tours
Thursday 26.5.2022
What's wood got to do with it?
Join our former Carpenter at the museum, Peredur Hughes, on this fascinating talk and tour about the role wood played in the history of the museum.
*please be aware that part of this tour is up a flight of stairs. If you have any questions, please email events@museumwales.ac.uk
Time: 12-12:45, 2-2:45pm Cost: Pay what you can Bookable: Eventbrite Suitability: Adults
Friday 27.5.2022
Unique Inclinations
Come and see how the world's only working slate carrying incline works in this demonstration.
*Please be aware that this talk takes place outside of the museum buildings. If you have any questions, please email events@museumwales.ac.uk
Time: 2-2:30pm, 2:30-3pm Cost: Pay what you can Bookable: Eventbrite Suitability: Adults
Wonderful Waterwheels
Discover how our ingenious waterwheels powered these workshops over the years!
Time: 11:30-12pm, 3:30-4pm Cost: Pay what you can Bookable: Eventbrite Suitability: Adults
Sunday 29.5.2022
5 Decades of Collecting - Live
A lot is collected in 50 years! Museum Curator Cadi Iolen will identify one key object from each decade that helps to interpret the history of the slate industry.
Time: 2-3pm Cost: Pay what you can Bookable: Eventbrite Suitability: Adults
Tuesday 31.5.2022
In Conversation with Dr Dafydd Roberts and Cadi Iolen
Join former Museum Keeper Dr Dafydd Roberts as he chats with Cadi Iolen about his career and the role of the Museum in interpreting the history of the slate industry.
Time:1-2pm, 3-4pm Cost: Pay what you can Bookable: Eventbrite Suitability: Adults
Parking: Standard parking charges apply for this event.
Refunds and Exchanges: It will not be possible to refund or exchange these tickets – by purchasing a ticket you agree to these terms and conditions. Tickets are available to purchase in advance via Eventbrite – any remaining spaces will be sold on the day on a first come first served basis.
Address: Llanberis, Gwynedd, LL55 4TY
Tel Number: 03001112333
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Unique Inclinations
Cadi the Curator
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Opening Hours
18 March - 3 November 2024
Open Daily 10am - 5pm
Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to conduct bag searches when entering the museum.
Eat, drink, shop
- Our coffee shop serves a small range of hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks.
- The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
- You are welcome to bring a picnic to the Museum.
Location Parking
Ample parking nearby, for cars and coaches. Please note there is a charge for the carpark.
Padarn Country Park car park is owned and operated by Gwynedd Council. The parking costs £4.50 – and there is a card facility payment. (www.paybyphone.co.uk/ or use the paybyphone app / Location 804552) If you can only pay by cash please be aware that we are unable to supply change at this time.
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