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Porthmadog Maritime Museum

Porthmadog Maritime Museum

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Porthmadog Maritime Museum

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Porthmadog Maritime Museum
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#5 of 19 things to do in Porthmadog
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David
8 contributions
A lot of fascinating information and exhibits in quite a small space
Apr 2022
For anyone interested in the maritime history of this part of North Wales, this is a great place to visit. I discovered a lot about a sailing ship on which a great-uncle of mine was chief officer before the first world war.
Written 2 May 2022
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967Blossom967
Milton Keynes, UK399 contributions
Interesting
Apr 2022
We like finding out about the history of places we visit and found this little museum to be very interesting.
Written 1 May 2022
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pete
Edinburgh, UK18 contributions
Good for town history
Oct 2021 • Solo
I stumbled upon the museum whilst looking for the tourist info centre (gone). The 10 min video explaining the history of Porthmadog is worth watching, but the exhibits are run of the mill. Not sure if it’s worth the £2 entrance fee.
They do however have some tourist info leaflets as do Tesco at the he other end of town.
Written 1 October 2021
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Victoria2121
Wales, UK51 contributions
Interesting
Aug 2021 • Couples
Surprisingly good local museum with good range of exhibits telling the story of the harbour. Helpful staff and entertaining video. £2 entrance fee well worth it.
Written 26 August 2021
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Marcello P
Epsom, UK65 contributions
A bit of history preserved in there
Aug 2021 • Family
Amazing little museum run by volunteers.

There's tons of maritime history in there and the 2 gentlemen were amazing.

Would go back just to sit there and hear more of their stories.

Written 17 August 2021
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Linda M
Silkstone Common119 contributions
Well worth a visit
Jul 2021 • Couples
Lovely little museum, friendly informative volunteers. Two really good videos about the history of Porthmadog. Went twice!
Written 23 July 2021
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Kato122
Cambridge, UK253 contributions
Excellent museum - well worth a visit!
Jul 2021
Lovely museum with lots of quirky exhibits and information about the history of Porthmadog, slate industry and maritime connections. Well worth a visit.
Written 21 July 2021
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JeffandKim
Biggleswade, UK25 contributions
Worth a visit
Jul 2021
Takes about an hour to go round but some good and interesting exhibits and reasonably priced. Worth a walk round.
Written 12 July 2021
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Peter J
Loughborough, UK19 contributions
Interesting museum.
Jun 2021
Friendly and informative staff. Gave a good insight into the local slate history and how it was transported.
Written 29 June 2021
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Horse850
Cardiff, UK288 contributions
A superb little gem, well worth the visit
Jun 2021
We popped in here having read about it on trip advisor - what a little gem. The two gentlemen on the desk (both volunteers) were really helpful and chatty, and extremely knowledgeable. The displays were very well presented and informative, and it is definitely worth a visit
Written 23 June 2021
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