The Waterfront Museum

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Overview

The National Waterfront Museum at Swansea tells the story of industry and innovation in Wales, now and over the last 300 years.

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Opening times

Tuesday - Sunday, 10am – 4:30pm

Hostels nearby

The Waterfront Museum

Swansea , Swansea, SA1 1SN

Map references

OS Grid Ref:
SS 65918 92758
Lat/Lng:
51.617963, -3.938115
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Contact information

Phone:
01792 653763

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