Pontypridd Museum Reopens for the First Time Since Storm Dennis
Pontypridd Town Council • March 4, 2022

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Pontypridd Museum Reopens for the First Time Since Storm Dennis

Deputy Minister for Art and Sport Dawn Bowden MS officially reopening Pontypridd Museum. 

Pontypridd Town Council is delighted to announce that Pontypridd Museum is reopening!

The museum is opening its doors to the public for the first time since the town suffered severe flooding during Storm Dennis in February 2020.

From Monday, March 7th the museum, which has been closed for almost two years while repair works have been taking place, will once again welcome visitors, with new exhibitions, a programme of events and activities and a brand new community hub in the basement.

Alterations to the building have taken place including improved storage for the museum’s collection, to reduce the flood risk to the many historical objects.

The museum was officially reopened by Dawn Bowden MS, the Deputy Minister for Arts & Sport in a special event today.

‘We’re thrilled to finally be able to welcome visitors back to the museum in person,” says Morwenna Lewis, Pontypridd Museum’s curator. “Everyone has been working extremely hard behind the scenes for the past two years to restore and to rejuvenate this essential space in Pontypridd’s rich cultural tapestry. We’re looking forward to a big year ahead, with many new exhibitions and celebrations of Pontypridd’s heritage to come.”

Housed in the former Tabernacl Welsh Baptist Chapel on Bridge Street, Pontypridd Museum tells the story of an area transformed, from a quiet Valleys community to a thriving industrial town at the heart of the South Wales coalfield. Around this industry sprung a vibrant culture of music, art, sport and political activity which still shapes the town today.


The museum will be open every Monday - Friday 10am - 4pm from March 7th.

Visit Pontypridd Museum’s Website here: https://www.pontypriddtowncouncil.gov.uk

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