Carmarthenshire County Museum facts for kids
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Exterior view of the Carmarthenshire County Museum.
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| Established | 1908 |
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| Location | Abergwili, Carmarthen, Wales, United Kingdom |
| Type | Local Museum |
| Visitors | 12,889 (2009) |
| Owner | Carmarthenshire County Council |
| Nearest car park | On site (no charge) |
The Carmarthenshire County Museum is a fantastic place to explore the history of Carmarthenshire in Wales. It's located in the old county town of Carmarthen. This museum helps you discover the amazing stories and treasures from the past of this part of Wales.
Where is the Museum?
The Carmarthenshire County Museum is found in a village called Abergwili, near Carmarthen. The full address is Abergwili, Carmarthen, SA31 2JG. The local government, called Carmarthenshire County Council, helps to run the museum.
A Building Full of History
The museum building itself has a very long and interesting past! It started way back in the 1280s as a special college for priests. Later, from 1542 to 1974, it became a grand palace. This was the home of the Bishop of St Davids, an important church leader.
Something really special happened here in 1567. The New Testament (part of the Bible) and the Book of Common Prayer were translated into the Welsh language for the very first time. This was a huge step for the Welsh language and culture! This important work happened when Bishop Richard Davies lived in the palace.
What Can You See?
The museum is packed with cool things that tell the story of Carmarthenshire. You can see many different items, like old artifacts, beautiful paintings, and portraits of people from the past.
There's also a special collection of old Welsh furniture and traditional costumes. Imagine stepping back in time in a real Victorian era village schoolroom! You can also learn about farming and how people lived off the land long ago. Plus, there's an exhibition about what life was like on the "home front" during World War II.
