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National Waterfront Museum

Oystermouth Road | Maritime Quarter, Swansea SA1 3RD, Wales
01792 638950
Ranked #31 of 60 attractions in Swansea
3.5 of 5 stars 43 Reviews
Type: Museums
Useful Information: Baby buggy parking, Lockers / storage, Activities for older children, Stairs / lift, Activities for young children, Wheelchair access
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
Senior Contributor
30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Brillant location right in the Swansea Marina with good interactive displays portraying the various aspects of the history of Swansea - maritime,industrial, people and places. Suitable for all ages and free. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

its a lovely day out for the family. the children will enjoy hands on learning More

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mid glamorgan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Everything.Very modern and Interesting.Discounted parking,nice cafe and gift shop More

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Ilkley, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We ran in here to escape the rain - a rather odd collection of different topics from coal mining to the manic street preachers! Ok for an hour but wouldn't hold your interest much beyond that. More

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Neath, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

Some bits are great but others are a little bit boring and may be just for adults! More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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28 reviews 28 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Fantastic museum - very hands on - full of local history More

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Carmarthen, United Kingdom
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Exhibits interesting to adults with curiousity about Wales' coal mining history but did not engage a 12 year old boy at all, despite his interest in machinery. Long distances between exhibition areas. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 April 2012

lovely museum full of history,information on the history of the items there is very interesting to read. More

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South Wales
Top Contributor
62 reviews 62 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

This is part of the National Museums of Wales and is full of interesting information about the maritime heritage of Swansea and the surrounding area. Lots of displays and a good cafe. Staff are very friendly and informative. They have frequent art exhibitions too. More

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Swansea, United Kingdom
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

Very good if you are from the area, as it is all local knowledge. More

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