Plan Your Visit

Notice: Re-imagining the New Gallery

We're working on reimagining the New Gallery at the moment. To do so we'll have to close the gallery throughout February. Sorry for any inconvenience or disappointment this might cause

Admission

Entry is free.

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​.

Admission is free, however a charge may apply for some exhibitions, events and activities.

 Opening Hours

Winter Opening Times — Until Sunday 8 February 2026

Monday 10 am–4 pm
Tuesday 10 am–4 pm
Wednesday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday 10 am–4 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 10 am–4 pm
Sunday 10 am–4 pm

From Monday 9 February 2026

Monday 10 am–4 pm
Tuesday 10 am–4 pm
Wednesday 10 am–4 pm
Thursday 10 am–4 pm
Friday 10 am–4 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm

From Monday 16 February 2026

Monday 10 am–5 pm
Tuesday 10 am–5 pm
Wednesday 10 am–5 pm
Thursday 10 am–5 pm
Friday 10 am–5 pm
Saturday 10 am–5 pm
Sunday 10 am–5 pm

 Location

Oystermouth Road
Maritime Quarter
Swansea
SA1 3RD

Map & How to Get Here

 Parking

The National Waterfront Museum does not have a dedicated car park.

However, there are several pay and display car parks situated just a short walk from the Museum. You can find more information on car parking facilities here

Visiting by public transport, bike or foot?

You can plan your journey using the Traveline Cymru website or by calling their helpline on 0800 464 0000.

 Accessibility

Here you can find information about accessibility throughout the Museum including parking, wheelchair access, lifts, baby changing facilities, assistance dogs, Braille resources, and induction loops.

Access Guide

 Contact Us

Phone: 0300 111 2 333
Email: waterfront@museumwales.ac.uk

 Can I bring my dog?

National Waterfront Museum is happy to welcome properly-trained assistance dogs, but we do not allow any other animals into the museum buildings. 

 Coach Groups

Group visits can be made during our normal opening times and admission is free.

Please pre-book your group by emailing waterfront@museumwales.ac.uk for the following benefits: 

  • 10% off in the gift shop (£5pp min. spend) for your visitors.
  • Complimentary refreshments for the coach driver (on production of ID).

 Eat, Drink, Shop

  • Our café is open, but providing a limited offer. 
  • The Museum shop will be open during your visit.
  • You are welcome to bring a picnic , while there’s nowhere to eat these within the museum, there are benches around the marina outside which make for a nice spot. 

Support Us

Amgueddfa Cymru – Museum Wales is a charity. Every purchase you make from us and every gift you give us, however small or large, will help us ensure that Amgueddfa Cymru belongs to everyone and is here for everyone to use. Please donate if you can.

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