Ceredigion Museum facts for kids
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| Established | 1972 |
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| Location | Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales |
| Type | Local museum |
| Owner | Ceredigion County Council |
The Ceredigion Museum is a super cool place to visit in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales. It's also known as Welsh: Amgueddfa Ceredigion in Welsh. This museum helps us learn about the history and culture of the Ceredigion area.
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Discover Ceredigion Museum
Where is the Museum?
You can find the Ceredigion Museum in Aberystwyth, on Terrace Road. It's inside a beautiful old building called the Coliseum. This building used to be an Edwardian theatre, which means it's quite old and has a lot of character! The museum is looked after by the Ceredigion County Council.
A Look Back in Time
The museum first opened its doors in 1972. It was started by a group called the Cardiganshire Antiquarian Society. They cared for it until 1974. Then, they gave it to the new Ceredigion District Council. Later, in 1996, it became part of the Ceredigion County Council.
What Can You See?
The Ceredigion Museum shows off the history and old discoveries from the county. You can find many interesting things here.
- Welsh Furniture and Clothes: See old furniture and traditional Welsh costumes. They show how people used to live and dress.
- Farming Tools: There are lots of objects from the county's farming past. These items tell the story of how people worked the land.
- Animal Displays: Look out for the amazing taxidermy collection. These are preserved animals created by the Hutchings family, who worked from the 1870s to 1942.
- Artworks: The museum also has many paintings by an artist named Alfred Worthington (1835-1925).
The museum often has special temporary exhibitions. These shows focus on local history and art. You can also find smaller displays in other places. These include Lampeter Library, the Kite Centre in Tregaron, and the Harbourmaster's office in New Quay. The museum even owns a small cottage in Llanon. You can visit this cottage on some afternoons in August.
Friends of the Museum
The museum gets help from a group called the Friends of Ceredigion Museum. This group supports the museum in many ways.
